Superbeemike
Well-Known Member
Hey FBBO, my low compression 440 has served me well for 22 years, but I'm ready to step it up a bit. Its a 73' cast piston/crank engine I pulled from Pick N Pull and refreshed with rings and bearings years ago. I did install 906's with 2.14/1.81 valves that had the ports cleaned up. I added a "6-pack" cam that was in the .450" lift range and used the stock valve train. It has a 6 pack setup and HP manifolds. Its a decent driver, runs 87 octane, and stays cool with the A/C on during hot summer days. It's a decent setup that runs low to mid 14's in my 69' Super Bee with the 3.23's and a 2500 stall converter.
So I've got some cash saved up and a 4.15" MP Forged crank sitting on the shelf, and I'm ready to build a stroker. I'm looking for big torque with stock manifolds, but still want it to be stock appearing. I've searched and read a bunch of builds and combinations here, and I just can't seem to find the right combo with the parts I want to use. I'm planning new rods/piston, bearings, cam, etc, but I want to reuse the following
440 Block (will need bored - 4.36 to 4.375?)
4.15" stroke crank
906 Heads (2.14/1.81 - mild porting)
6 Pack set up
HP Manifolds
2500 stall converter
3.23's
Pump Gas
Looking for reccomendations / suggestions on where to go on compression, but I'm mostly at a loss for a cam. I'm open to all cam suggestions, I'm not scared to get adjustable rockers and set valve lash if a hydraulic is not worth it. If you have a similar combination, please share.
Thanks - Mike
So I've got some cash saved up and a 4.15" MP Forged crank sitting on the shelf, and I'm ready to build a stroker. I'm looking for big torque with stock manifolds, but still want it to be stock appearing. I've searched and read a bunch of builds and combinations here, and I just can't seem to find the right combo with the parts I want to use. I'm planning new rods/piston, bearings, cam, etc, but I want to reuse the following
440 Block (will need bored - 4.36 to 4.375?)
4.15" stroke crank
906 Heads (2.14/1.81 - mild porting)
6 Pack set up
HP Manifolds
2500 stall converter
3.23's
Pump Gas
Looking for reccomendations / suggestions on where to go on compression, but I'm mostly at a loss for a cam. I'm open to all cam suggestions, I'm not scared to get adjustable rockers and set valve lash if a hydraulic is not worth it. If you have a similar combination, please share.
Thanks - Mike