mag82008
Active Member
Hello everybody,
this is a question to the engine specialists
I have a 66 Coronet with a '68 440 engine in it. Block casting is 2536430-7.
This engine starts and runs fine, except that this engine is a little bit - lets say - well advanced in years. It does still not have it's full power, yet.
It has standard 906 Heads, HP exhaust headers, a Weiand 8008 intake with a 4 bbl Holley carb. Electronic ignition is already in place.
I am thinking now about a budget rebuild, means I do not want to spend 10k or more..
I plan to:
The reason why I ask now is:
I need some recommendations, what to use for rebuild or stroker kits to have a reliable and almost powerful engine with torque. I want a little bit more stock power for street. No strip or just for fun.
I think options are:
So what do you think? pls. keep in mind: best power for budget.
Thanks in advance for your help
Martin
this is a question to the engine specialists
I have a 66 Coronet with a '68 440 engine in it. Block casting is 2536430-7.
This engine starts and runs fine, except that this engine is a little bit - lets say - well advanced in years. It does still not have it's full power, yet.
It has standard 906 Heads, HP exhaust headers, a Weiand 8008 intake with a 4 bbl Holley carb. Electronic ignition is already in place.
I am thinking now about a budget rebuild, means I do not want to spend 10k or more..
I plan to:
- Disassemble it
- clean it
- measure the block, crank etc. by some machine shop
- if needed bore and hone (by machine shop)
- replace crank, pistons, cam, heads with some nice budget parts
- new bearings, gaskets, etc.
- assemble it
The reason why I ask now is:
I need some recommendations, what to use for rebuild or stroker kits to have a reliable and almost powerful engine with torque. I want a little bit more stock power for street. No strip or just for fun.
I think options are:
- Stroker Kit from 440source
- nice crank / cam / pistons from somwhere else?
- maybe new heads?
- headers?
So what do you think? pls. keep in mind: best power for budget.
Thanks in advance for your help
Martin