Auto Enthusiast has a 6 month story ongoing with my 430.

Currently Month 1 is out and Month 2 has just been published.

you can read the online here:


430 Month 1



430 Month 2

Dave,

What were the grind numbers of both your cams?

I've got a new stroker in the works

Looks like an article full of helpful info. Out of curiosity, did you consider using Mopar's small block casting? It has siamese bores and can easily deliver 440 cubes without too much hassle.

Was cost the main factor? I know the block ain't cheap but you might have made up for it by saving on machining expense.

"Long Overhaul" is right.

Rod

Loooking back on the build, I'm thinking about doing something very similar and just trying out the Airwolfs.

I have a 360 block but might try to find a 4.22" max bore Siamese if the right deal comes along.

torque is definately more short block configuration, displacement and then compression related, peak torque is your maximum Volumetric Efficency point, I like to get there as early as feasible to suit the combo (lower RPM is easier on the block) and then rely on the heads and induction to keep it as close to peak torque for as long as possible...it's the best way to make reliable and consistent street strip power IMHO.

This chart is very telling, look at how broad the curve is.....at least 495 lb/ft from 3800 to 6700 rpm. An excellent rule of thumb is if you are at 85-90% of peak torque over a braod RPM range your converter stall flash and shift recovery RPM can pretty much fall anywhere in that range and it won't make too much performance difference, the car is still gonna move. Another advantage for bracket racing is your shift points are not as critical to remain consistent, many of us have seen tracks with slick spots or bumps where we had to short shift to keep from breaking traction. The more "peaky" the torque curve, the more critical the vert has to match up.

While your torque curve is flat your power curve is essentially linear (hp gain per every 100rpm)

Month 3 is out - Pre-assembly & Balancing

430 Month 3

Have you considered stepping the camshaft up even more? Seems like there is still room to grow.

Dave do you have any info to get a subscription to that mag ? After mine was switched to Muusclecar Enthuiest when Mopar Enthuiest went under I let that mag run out. But I was thinking about getting it again and now with your story in it I think I might get it again. Is the eng done and in the car Dave as of now ? Thanks , Ron

They don't list all the info they out in print- such as cfm ratings port volume and such but here is month 4 of 6
Month 4

Month 5. Was just posted

It's the final assembly process.

Last one coming up. Dyne testing.

6th and FINAL month!!!


In the books!

Nice, easy read Dave. Now stick that thing in a car already!

Bump in reference to stroke / rod thread.

Nice work