496 stroker?? pros & cons

Thumper (aka greatscat) · Nov 25, 2007

Steve Reynolds said: ↑

Rick,
Bore is .038 over, = 4.350
Stroke is .050, = 3.950 (.050" stroke and BB Chevy 6.800" rods, and custom pin location on the pistons)
If you do the math with basic head gasket thickness and cylinder volume you come up with approximately 469.5 CI. I think this started out at one point, as a way to use less expensive rods, ( big block Chevy), but by the time you add up the custom crank grinding, etc, it's really not that much cheaper than anything else. It is a good reliable combo though, that revs quick and pulls very strong!

I suggest that you talk to a REAL EXPERT in this field and make a call to Mike @ AM&P, or Jim @ TSP, or Mike @ TA, etc, etc. Get a feel for what each of them tells you and weigh all of your options. Set a realistic goal before you begin, or you won't know where to stop! Been there, done that!! LOL

Good luck!!
Steve
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We've got a couple combos using small block,big end chevy rods,gives 480 cubes when off-set ground.
gary

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