Re: My new stroker 416 build. Any thoughts?
[Re: bigblock340power]
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10/11/13 11:30 AM
10/11/13 11:30 AM
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Spokane Washington
ScottSmith_Harms
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Mr Wizzard
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Spokane Washington
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If you can afford a new 340 Resto block or an older X-block style race block, buy one! Lots of good Choices on cranks, I like Scat or Callies, but K-1 and some others are good as well. With all of the good/reasonably priced stroker cranks out there now, I'd probably go for a 4.25 stroke just because you can, not so much because you need it. If you have extra money for anything put it in the heads, again, lots of choices, just depends on budget, I'd lean towards aluminum but good iron heads now too and with some porting can make monster power. 
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Re: My new stroker 416 build. Any thoughts?
[Re: ScottSmith_Harms]
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10/11/13 01:24 PM
10/11/13 01:24 PM
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Elk Grove, Calif.
bigblock340power
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If you can afford a new 340 Resto block or an older X-block style race block, buy one!
I guess I neglected to say, I'm using my standard bore stock block (Late 1970 for the 1971 model year). Mostly cause that's what I have on hand (got to save where I can). It (of course) will not remain standard (3.040). I'm sure it will bore out to 30 over (3.070). So if I use the 4.00 crank, it will be a 416. The 4.25 crank makes it a 426 (I think). Haven't decided one way or the other yet (cost, I guess will determine).
OH! Also, it seems I'll have a stock 340 rotating assembly for sale.
How much, Hummmmmmmmmmmm. 
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Re: My new stroker 416 build. Any thoughts?
[Re: bigblock340power]
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10/12/13 10:58 AM
10/12/13 10:58 AM
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Portage,michigan
B3422W5
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Portage,michigan
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Definitely wouldn't put more than 4 inch stroke in a stock block.
I would likely buy a rotating assembly from Rod on the board here(BPE), nice stuff and he has great customer service.
What is your intended power level?
Keeping it at 600 horse or less will contribute to long term health with the stock block.
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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