My first hemi project

Ok, I am in the process of building my first Hemi, and I am wanting to ask a few questions....first, what I have so far.
4.5 bore world block
Ported Stage V heads
Stock sheetmetal valve covers
Mopar dual plane single 4bbl intake
Dominator Rat Roaster intake
mopar 9.5-1 4.5 stroker pistons

My goal is 85 octane, 650+ horsepower 572. I am not wanting to debate the made in china thing, but I am wanting some guidance and ideas on what componenets to use and are compatiable.

This all started with a killer deal on the on the block and heads. I have always wanted a hemi for my 68 charger so it begins.

I am split between the H beam and I beam rods. I am thinking the K1 H beams or the RPM I beams, both have the 1.031 pins and 2.375 rod pins. I know the 2.20 journals are more common for the strokers but the I beams only come with the 2.375 journals.

Next is the crank, Callies? K1? 440 source? Eagle? They all are about the same price, I am more concerned with quality.

Cam selection is going to be mechanical roller. I thought about a flat tappet cam but with the changes in oil and ZDDP elimation made my decision to go roller. Hydraulic roller requires too much work to install. It was suggested to me to get a cam with about 240@.050, .570 lift and 116 lsa and .012-.015 lash. I am open to ideas or suggestions.

Pushrod oiling? Do I need it?

StageV rockers? stock? NWP? Indy?

What will fit with stock sheetmetal valve covers?

That is enough for now..Thanks Tim

.. best place to start -get the book by MoparRich (Rich Nedbal).

http://www.fastmanefi.com/

85 octane?????

go with the 2.2 journal crank. you will have to do less grinding on the block to get them to clear.
with a bigger cam and springs and sheet metal valve covers the valve springs will probably rub on them, so you will have to clearance them with a hammer.

I bought it, and read it. He gives great information and many directions to go, that is why I have specific questions.

Yes, 85 octane, not everywhere I want to travel has premium. I have 100 low lead locally but not on the road

85? never heard of that...is that an Alaskan thing? Lowest we have is 87.

K1 crank and K1 rods , for a 572 you want a 2.2 crank pin for clearance between the rods and the block .

Lose the M1 dual plane , it's not that great a performer on a 426 it'll be a pig on a 572 .

I also agree ? 85 ??? I'd build it for at least 87 , more like 89.

Pushrod oiling might be a good thing , have the lifter bores bushed and have a 1/8" hole drilled in the bushing.

that's a smallish cam in that size motor for your HP goal I would think .

Contact members Performance Only or Compwedgeracing for the K! pieces and some direction on your build.

My elevation here in Utah is about 4-5000' above sea level, that is why the lower octane, at sea level the lowest I can get is 87 or 89, depending on where you are. Thanks for the input. Tim

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.. best place to start -get the book by MoparRich (Rich Nedbal).

http://www.fastmanefi.com/

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I couldn't agree more. Get Rich's book.

He posts here frequently too.

Also please DO NOT use Indy rockers. Even if you get them for free, delivered by the Victoria Secret ladies, and installed by Penelope Cruz. Just don't do it. Search this forum and DodgeCharger.com and you'll see why.

Rockers: consider Harland, Stage V, RAS. RAS site is http://rockerarms.com/rockerarms.com/Home.html