O.K.So it won't rev up as much but I willl still have the max wedge majic?You only live once I guess. But did you see those tires I am running. I don't want to run huge meats out back. I really like the grandma look. Thanks guys. I just have never had a engine with that much power on tap. And want to be sure it will be reliable. And last me a long time.

You only need a new flywheel if you go with an 8 bolt crank. You can get a 6 bolt stroker crank if you want to keep your existing flywheel.

Make sure you have a good fuel system to support it. No use building it if it's going to starve for fuel and burn a piston.

I had a '64 Polara that was built with a 383. I put in a 440 and later wished I had put in a Low Deck motor. A stroked 383 or 400 would fit better (easier plug access), easier and cheaper to build (particularly using a 383 as the core would be cheaper than a 400) and the sleeper effect would be there

Main thing with the low block (383-400) is that if he wants the Max Wedge look they dont make a crossram for the low deck. That one reason I went with the 440 block but I have no problems getting at my plugs or anything else for that matter. Ron

My '64 did not have headers...it had the later '68 to 70 Magnum manifolds and it was easier to change the plugs from under the car

and if your not going to race it or show it and all you want to do is play with pony cars on back roads, why spend the money on the Max Wedge gear?

Sounds like he already has or is running this stuff now.

Kevin

He may have been collecting parts for a long time, too.
Here is a thought, build a stealthy stroker on a 383 block, use an aluminum intake painted engine color with an 800cfm Edelbrock (w/o E-brock sticker) single four barrel, stock looking painted air cleaner, Magnum manifolds to keep the noise down, serious hydraulic cam for power, hide the electronic ignition, keep your 14" tires & poverty caps and sell the Max Wedge stuff to put the money into the rebuild. That way you have reliability, long life, ease of maintenance... but what the heck do I know?!!! Please yourself.

I have a 511 stroker in my 69 Bee. It's a blast to drive, instant power. Just be careful driving a stroker on the street. Its hard to keep it hooked. The first day I drove mine on the street I almost lost it the first time I jumped on it from standing start, when I hit second under full power it went sideways. Now I get it rolling first then jump on it. On the track with DOT slicks it hooks good and runs 11.7. Not bad for a full interior , AC, PS, PB equipped 4,000 pound car. I say go for the big inches, you won't be sorry.

do it and enjoy - the cross ram is fun but not real street friendly with a 4-speed - i went to a modman in-line dual quad

be prepared for breaking everything in the drive line

Just in-case you were wondering - it looks pretty stock on the outside

I say stroke it I love my 493 and it's even more fun with a manual transmission. Like Andy says you don't need a new flywheel if you order a six bolt crank.
One thing I found too late with my Eagle crank was it wasn't drilled deep enough for my input shaft pilot. I had to whack about 1/2" off my brand new Richmond 5 speed input pilot
Gus

Yeah, the whole task is to create a max wedge. I have been collecting everything I need for the last 5 years. And now my day has come to make my dream a reality. I love the look of the cast iron headers and crossram. I have read and collected every magazine article I could. Even the magazines from the early sixties. So there is no other option for me. I want the stock max look. This stroking idea just came about when my engine shop guy told me about it. He said as long as your buying forged pistons and rods. You might as well stroke it too. So I thought about it and said to myself. Moparts members will be able to help me decide. And for sure I have decided to stroke the engine. Sounds like everybody is on board with the idea. I just wonder if the 3447 carburators will pump enough fuel? I don't want a hole in my piston. Like someone mentioned. I do have a set of 3705 carbs I would have to rebuild.

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I understand the problem now You are sick, but then so am I!!!!
I think it is called Mopar Madness and it manifests itself in may ways, mostly in wanting the ability to demonstrate ridiculous horsepower to the unworthy to the detriment of tires and all things mechanical.

I guess so. Makes sense to me.

Our work is done here...

Kevin

They're are many things in life a man cannot have to much of, Fun, Money, S-- , HP,Traction, Torque, happy memorys and many others that I can't list right now. You have the dream, you have the resources to make the dream happen so where the choice We know your hooked Get er done, Son