Re: Getting the Jones to do a 426" SB W5 motor
[Re: J_BODY]
#1291981
08/27/12 12:04 PM
08/27/12 12:04 PM
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SD USA
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sold one of my W5 top ends, but I still have 1 good head, 1 not so good head, and 1/2 a head cut up, couple of intakes, and a set of iron rocker arms. Also have a 340 block that will clean up at .030, but it didn't sonic well in one hole for any serious power. Need anything?
Hey, where did you come about a 1/2 head  Guess the W5 thing is over for both of us.
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Re: Getting the Jones to do a 426" SB W5 motor
[Re: Streetwize]
#1291982
08/27/12 06:08 PM
08/27/12 06:08 PM
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Portage,michigan
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@J body,
Thanks buddy, I can sure let you know. Ideally, I'd like to find a top end already machined properly, the W5 stuff really doesn't seem to be too hard to get a hold of.
Doing the math with a 4.22" bore Siamese block and a 4.25" BPE crank that'd be right at 476 cubes.
You get to a point of diminishing returns will all those inches on a "small head" in a hurry.
My old 422 with w5 heads( pretty racy 9 sec setup) wheezed at 7300/7400 rpm last 100-120 or so feet getting to the stripe.
Those heads on that many inches should probably be put in front of a combine or a planter.....lol
69 Dart GTS A4 Silver All steel, flat factory hood, 3360race weight
418 BPE factory replacement headed stroker, 565 lift solid cam
Best so far, 10.40 @127 1/4
1.41 best 60 foot
6.60 at 103.90 1/8
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Re: Getting the Jones to do a 426" SB W5 motor
[Re: B3422W5]
#1291983
08/27/12 11:03 PM
08/27/12 11:03 PM
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Weddington, N.C.
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Don, Definately what you said is part of the final equation, what I miss most is the high revving sound my old W2 340 used to make at 7800-8000.... and as much face distorting torque as the stroker make they just aren't as exciting to wind-out. To go mega-cubes would sure be fun but I think a a big 4.18-4.20 inch bore 3.79" stroke 6.300 rod would be my favorite way to build a W5, the pragmatic side of me says it doesn't cost any more to throw a big 4.125" inch arm in there instead....even if it costs a bit of that high pitch wail that I love about 340's. The biggest point is for me just to get another interesting motor project going. 
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Re: Getting the Jones to do a 426" SB W5 motor
[Re: Streetwize]
#1291986
08/28/12 01:35 AM
08/28/12 01:35 AM
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Portage,michigan
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Compstar makes a sweet, resonable
6.30 rod I have used. Nice pieces
Like big bore 3.79 motor.
What is around other than those 1053 cranks these days
69 Dart GTS A4 Silver All steel, flat factory hood, 3360race weight
418 BPE factory replacement headed stroker, 565 lift solid cam
Best so far, 10.40 @127 1/4
1.41 best 60 foot
6.60 at 103.90 1/8
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