stroker or not

[69 roadrunner]

I have a 69 rr what to build new engine. I would like to keep cost around 5k but would like to 500 to 550hp. What is my best bet. I already have a set of small chamber heads that have been worked over would like to run them because the money was all ready spent. I don't want to go to 440 source don't trust them. Any ideas. Thanks steve

 

[rolling_Thunder]

Depends on what you have to start with - if you have a bare block then go with a stroker - if you have a complete short block I would just refurbish what is there - decent cam, heads, intake, carb, headers will put a regular 440 over 500hp

 

[69 roadrunner]

I have two long blocks on 30 over and the other stock. The 30 over has 906 heads big valves intake and 750 carb.Its fresh butt doesn't have the low end I feel it should have. I don't trust the mach work for one. The pistons or forged the crank 10 10 the cam is a crane 280h grind. Just fell like I need to tear down and start over. Thanks steve

 

[69 roadrunner]

What do you guys know about the hughes engines whiplash cam. Thanks steve

 

[383man]

I would go stroker if you can. I am using the 440Source 4.15 crank and boy does this thing have gobs of torque. If I raced anyone from a 40 mph roll I would not have to downshift with the torque this has. I love that torque feeling. If you can afford it the stroker is the way to go. Ron

 

[69 roadrunner]

Iam going to take the block that has not been bored and stroke it to a 512CI. have a little more work done on the 906 heads and call it good. Hoping to get a good strong 500 to 550 HP. We will keep you all in up to date. Thanks steve