To All,
This is my first post to this Forum and I am dead serious in my search for information . . . I am 45 and have been away from Hot-Rodding since 1990, but am no stranger to the Hobby . . . ;-)
I am looking to build a fuel-injected, stroker SBC to drop into a 1989 IROC-Z (Car will retain PS, PB, A/C, etc ), mainly for Street-Driving, but it will see the Dragstrip every now and then, too . . . Transmission will be a 4L80E (Converter to be determined) . . . Rear Axle to be either 12-Bolt Chevy or 9" Ford, Hydraulic Roller Camshaft & Gears will be selected, based on Combination Requirements.
I am aware of the 383 vs 406 Arguments . . . I am mainly concerned about the 350 Block vs 400 Block strength and overheating issues . . . I do not want to overbore more than .030", if at all possible . . . HOWEVER, let me introduce the combos I am considering:
383 cid - (350 Block) 4.030" Bore X 3.750" Stroke - 5.7" Rods
406 cid - (400 Block) 4.155" Bore X 3.750" Stroke - 5.7" Rods
409 cid - (350 Block) 4.030" Bore X 4.000" Stroke - 6.0" Rods
428 cid - (400 Block) 4.125" Bore X 4.000" Stroke - 5.7" or 6.0" Rods
434 cid - (400 Block) 4.155" Bore X 4.000" Stroke - 5.7" or 6.0" Rods
Desired Compression Ratio - 9.5 -10.5 (nominal for 93 Octane)
Edelbrock Pro-Flo RPM Fuel Injection (resize Injectors, as required)
Hydraulic Roller Cam (Broad Torque Range)
Cylinder Heads (most likely Aluminum, Runner CC Volume, to be determined)
Etc, Etc, Etc . . .
That 409 really has my attention . . .
There are some parameters to help get things started . . . I am looking forward to your input and suggestions !
Dave Fitch
Louisburg, NC
This is my first post to this Forum and I am dead serious in my search for information . . . I am 45 and have been away from Hot-Rodding since 1990, but am no stranger to the Hobby . . . ;-)
I am looking to build a fuel-injected, stroker SBC to drop into a 1989 IROC-Z (Car will retain PS, PB, A/C, etc ), mainly for Street-Driving, but it will see the Dragstrip every now and then, too . . . Transmission will be a 4L80E (Converter to be determined) . . . Rear Axle to be either 12-Bolt Chevy or 9" Ford, Hydraulic Roller Camshaft & Gears will be selected, based on Combination Requirements.
I am aware of the 383 vs 406 Arguments . . . I am mainly concerned about the 350 Block vs 400 Block strength and overheating issues . . . I do not want to overbore more than .030", if at all possible . . . HOWEVER, let me introduce the combos I am considering:
383 cid - (350 Block) 4.030" Bore X 3.750" Stroke - 5.7" Rods
406 cid - (400 Block) 4.155" Bore X 3.750" Stroke - 5.7" Rods
409 cid - (350 Block) 4.030" Bore X 4.000" Stroke - 6.0" Rods
428 cid - (400 Block) 4.125" Bore X 4.000" Stroke - 5.7" or 6.0" Rods
434 cid - (400 Block) 4.155" Bore X 4.000" Stroke - 5.7" or 6.0" Rods
Desired Compression Ratio - 9.5 -10.5 (nominal for 93 Octane)
Edelbrock Pro-Flo RPM Fuel Injection (resize Injectors, as required)
Hydraulic Roller Cam (Broad Torque Range)
Cylinder Heads (most likely Aluminum, Runner CC Volume, to be determined)
Etc, Etc, Etc . . .
That 409 really has my attention . . .
There are some parameters to help get things started . . . I am looking forward to your input and suggestions !
Dave Fitch
Louisburg, NC