This is a TON of great info. from all you guy's! THANKS!
I am in beginning stages of building a 4" stroker out of my 340 for my '70 Cuda.
I just called Mancini Racing and they tell me for street duty I will NOT need H-beam rods and Forged crank.
Are they just lining me up for their overstocked I-beamed/cast crank combo's or are they true?
He asked me if I plan to do track duty, i told him an occasional blast down the quarter, say once every 2 months on street tires.
How do I drive? I get on it HARD here and there, rolling burnouts once in awhile.
So do I need the H-beam rods? Or do I need at least a forged crank?
He suggested the same as you all did about balancing, external w/ a good balancer.
How about the cam? I know the duration in teh 240 range, but solid or hydraulic?
My 'Cuda I drive daily 8 miles to work, 4 speed (soon Keisler 5 speed) and has manual brakes, no power steering.
What rocker ratio?
What carb to go with?
I want deep 11's, so what specific cam should I go with?
Many thanks from Hawaii!!!
Gil
P.S. Edelbrock heads, TTI headers, Air gap intake are on the way.