408 Stroker Build
04-14-2007, 10:15 PM
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408 Stroker Build
Has anybody built a 408 stroker. My dad and I are starting to build a 408 and we can't decide on what heads to run. We are looking at the canfield, AFR, and twisted wedges. Also we want low end power and torque, its not going to be a race motor. Not a high rever.
04-14-2007, 10:37 PM
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RE: 408 Stroker Build
Custom cam is the heart sole of good throttle response in a stroker
www.camshaftinnovations.com for custom cam, tell them what you want
out of the engine, and they make it right. can also give you a matching head/cam combo
for about $2,000 with right springs and everything to start with.
RHS 215's would rock on a 408W
AFR 205's wouldnt be bad either
www.camshaftinnovations.com for custom cam, tell them what you want
out of the engine, and they make it right. can also give you a matching head/cam combo
for about $2,000 with right springs and everything to start with.
RHS 215's would rock on a 408W
AFR 205's wouldnt be bad either
04-14-2007, 11:23 PM
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RE: 408 Stroker Build
http://www.trickflow.com/product/for...pr_twisted.asp
i always recomend trick flow heads, thats what i run on my car
i also recomend using studs, and not bolts.(might have to drill the heads out to 1/2')
and i would use just factory head gaskets, not the high priced racing gaskets.
from experience, i have 3 sets of high priced racing gaskets hanging on my wall that are melted.
the factory 302 felpro haed gaskets hold up better , i think because they have a wider fire ring on them?
but i know they hold up better even on the nitrious.
you will need longer push rods too.if i remember right its 1/2 inch longer
i would use a push rod checker to make sure.
but whatever heads you use, you will like a 408
i always recomend trick flow heads, thats what i run on my car
i also recomend using studs, and not bolts.(might have to drill the heads out to 1/2')
and i would use just factory head gaskets, not the high priced racing gaskets.
from experience, i have 3 sets of high priced racing gaskets hanging on my wall that are melted.
the factory 302 felpro haed gaskets hold up better , i think because they have a wider fire ring on them?
but i know they hold up better even on the nitrious.
you will need longer push rods too.if i remember right its 1/2 inch longer
i would use a push rod checker to make sure.
but whatever heads you use, you will like a 408
04-14-2007, 11:28 PM
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RE: 408 Stroker Build
ORIGINAL: Arrid Extra Dry
http://www.trickflow.com/product/for...pr_twisted.asp
i always recomend trick flow heads, thats what i run on my car
i also recomend using studs, and not bolts.(might have to drill the heads out to 1/2')
and i would use just factory head gaskets, not the high priced racing gaskets.
from experience, i have 3 sets of high priced racing gaskets hanging on my wall that are melted.
the factory 302 felpro haed gaskets hold up better , i think because they have a wider fire ring on them?
but i know they hold up better even on the nitrious.
you will need longer push rods too.if i remember right its 1/2 inch longer
i would use a push rod checker to make sure.
but whatever heads you use, you will like a 408
http://www.trickflow.com/product/for...pr_twisted.asp
i always recomend trick flow heads, thats what i run on my car
i also recomend using studs, and not bolts.(might have to drill the heads out to 1/2')
and i would use just factory head gaskets, not the high priced racing gaskets.
from experience, i have 3 sets of high priced racing gaskets hanging on my wall that are melted.
the factory 302 felpro haed gaskets hold up better , i think because they have a wider fire ring on them?
but i know they hold up better even on the nitrious.
you will need longer push rods too.if i remember right its 1/2 inch longer
i would use a push rod checker to make sure.
but whatever heads you use, you will like a 408
04-15-2007, 12:05 AM
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RE: 408 Stroker Build
i have been hearing good things about RHS heads lately, i can tell you i know of a 408 with victor jr heads running in the 10's on motor. i imagine you could get the same results with Twisted Wedge, AFR, Canfield, Dart, or Brodix heads too
04-15-2007, 12:26 AM
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RE: 408 Stroker Build
205 AFR's, or the Full Victor heads are great. I agree also with the above stated that the camshaft is going to play a huge part in what a stroker does through the power curve, and you have a ton of options with camshafts, custom grinds are not that much more exspensive than off the shelf and you will be glad you spent the money.
04-15-2007, 12:31 AM
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RE: 408 Stroker Build
Oh and btw, my last project was a 408 with 5 axis Fox Lake AFR 225's and a custom cam from Anderson Ford Motorsports. 11:5:1, solid lift roller .658 lift 107 degrees of lobe seperation. 5 Axis Super Victor intake, 1050 dominator and plumbed pro-fogger system. 10.02 motor 9.18 on gas. So it is a pretty good thing. My next project is going from a 408 (same bottom end from the last project) going to 426CI different heads (Victor Gliddens) and some other groovy things to be announced.
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