Re: Low Deck 440-1 Vs Tall Deck Edelbrock RPM Head
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What Cab said, and I have never been a fan of the stroker motors with small heads on them. Unless you are using it to tow to the races....
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Re: Low Deck 440-1 Vs Tall Deck Edelbrock RPM Head
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What Cab said, and I have never been a fan of the stroker motors with small heads on them. Unless you are using it to tow to the races.... Really just depends on your goals. My 512 definitely falls into what I call a tractor motor. Does exactly what I wanted. Run 11.0 in a heavy vehicle. My wagon is 4200 lbs. I shift at 5400 and next yr will be its 10th season. It's been reliable and maintenance free. I'm sure I just jinxed it but I've definitely gotten my money out of it.
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Re: Low Deck 440-1 Vs Tall Deck Edelbrock RPM Head
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Not necessarily true. Later 440's have thicker webbing than earlier versions. Combine that with a really light rotating assembly, low rpm and keeping an engine out of detonation and you can get well above that. We're at a little over 800 crank on spray and have been creeping up for a while. Nothing more than arp studs in the bottom end. In the end, though, you are correct in that the 400 is the better option.
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9.92 @ 135mph with a 350 shot of nitrous and 93 octane pump. 1.43 60 ft. 3,750 lbs.
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Re: Low Deck 440-1 Vs Tall Deck Edelbrock RPM Head
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I don't know if the numbers I have are accurate, but the numbers I was given is that a RB is 3/4" wider at the exhaust flange. And of course raised somewhat. (A trig major could verify that.) Looking at the pictures of your engine and chassis tubes, it looks like an RB would hit your chassis tubes. And I couldn't stand to mess up those pretty headers. I agree with Cab, a 400 is supposed to be better. I would stick with a low block. The grass isn't always greener. Just my opinion.
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Re: Low Deck 440-1 Vs Tall Deck Edelbrock RPM Head
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keeping an engine out of detonation This is key, and it's detonating long before you can hear it. Kevin
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Re: Low Deck 440-1 Vs Tall Deck Edelbrock RPM Head
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What Cab said, and I have never been a fan of the stroker motors with small heads on them. Unless you are using it to tow to the races.... Really just depends on your goals. My 512 definitely falls into what I call a tractor motor. Does exactly what I wanted. Run 11.0 in a heavy vehicle. My wagon is 4200 lbs. I shift at 5400 and next yr will be its 10th season. It's been reliable and maintenance free. I'm sure I just jinxed it but I've definitely gotten my money out of it. Oh they will definitely work. Especially in a heavy car. Just not optimal for anything with gear and higher rpm.
67 Barracuda street/bracket car 11.27-119 68 Dart 502 BB 5.46-125 414 cid SB Dragster 7.65-174
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Re: Low Deck 440-1 Vs Tall Deck Edelbrock RPM Head
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What Cab said, and I have never been a fan of the stroker motors with small heads on them. Unless you are using it to tow to the races.... Really just depends on your goals. My 512 definitely falls into what I call a tractor motor. Does exactly what I wanted. Run 11.0 in a heavy vehicle. My wagon is 4200 lbs. I shift at 5400 and next yr will be its 10th season. It's been reliable and maintenance free. I'm sure I just jinxed it but I've definitely gotten my money out of it. Oh they will definitely work. Especially in a heavy car. Just not optimal for anything with gear and higher rpm. Completely agree.
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