which block and or engine to build?

Old 12-29-2009, 11:05 AM
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Have a gen 6 502 that kicked a rod in my bracket car.Which would be better too build,the 502 stroked to a 540,or i have a 427 tall deck block that i could stroke to a 469-511ci.Have to buy a new rotating ass. anyhow,so wondering which would make a better bracket motor for the long haul ,nothing wild looking for 750-800 hp,2400lb car.
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Old 12-30-2009, 06:06 AM
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I believe the truck block is a more stable platform to build from.
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Old 12-30-2009, 10:07 AM
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With the costs of the kits you see in the classified sections from places like V's or Nye's, I would look to go that route and pick up a nice after market Dart Block.
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Old 12-30-2009, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by shawnp
With the costs of the kits you see in the classified sections from places like V's or Nye's, I would look to go that route and pick up a nice after market Dart Block.
x2 both shops will work great amazing how far prices have came, I have a stock block and parts for a 496 and thinking of offing it for a 582 short block
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