Instead of just asking about the components, size of the engine, horsepower and rpm range. I think asking them what fuel/ Compression ratio they are using would be a nice bonus.
@@gordocarbo I was thinking 4.155, I had a Ford FE at 4.125 x 3.98 that was 425.51, and FE heads are 13 degrees and I did some porting and a few tricks to fit 2.19 intakes and 1.58 exhausts and they are early tall port iron. I never dynoed it but that was 40 years ago and I ran it in a 68 Mustang. I guess I was ahead of my time, 12.5 :1 on 96 leaded gas with.034 head squish. I beat a bunch of cars with my “390”. Many I would have no business running, but that thing would rev to 7500-8000 with that top loader. My wife talked me into selling it. She didn’t want me getting killed and she and the kids could not ride in it. I still miss banging the gears, the thing was fast.
@@WesternReloader no problem. You can do a 396 by using a 3.875 crank also. Major torque monster. Easy to crest 500hp and make well over 500 lbs and still be driveable
The 383 is widely known because originally you took a 350 block and clearanced it so you could run a 400 crank in it, that gets you the classic 383 with OEM parts. I think with a basic SBC block you can get close to 427 but not sure. You can get just a tick over 450 ci with a bow tie block but at that point you need some serious heads to flow enough to get power. Most sanctioning bodies cap small blocks at 427 ci.
That’s a bad ass sbc
I wonder how many miles that thing will last? I imagine it’s more race season based, but it’s quite the investment
Instead of just asking about the components, size of the engine, horsepower and rpm range. I think asking them what fuel/ Compression ratio they are using would be a nice bonus.
Thanks for the comment. Your suggestion is noted.
Better have a heavy dudy cooling system
Dude is like 8 foot tall.
How much hp it making
Compression?
Why do they run a mechanical water pump?
Because there is no charging system on most dirt cars just keep the battery charged in the pits
@@bobbyborba6460 so a magneto and a mechanical fuel pump as well?
What is the bore and stroke ?
4.125 or so 3.875 stroke
@@gordocarbo I was thinking 4.155, I had a Ford FE at 4.125 x 3.98 that was 425.51, and FE heads are 13 degrees and I did some porting and a few tricks to fit 2.19 intakes and 1.58 exhausts and they are early tall port iron. I never dynoed it but that was 40 years ago and I ran it in a 68 Mustang. I guess I was ahead of my time, 12.5 :1 on 96 leaded gas with.034 head squish. I beat a bunch of cars with my “390”. Many I would have no business running, but that thing would rev to 7500-8000 with that top loader. My wife talked me into selling it. She didn’t want me getting killed and she and the kids could not ride in it. I still miss banging the gears, the thing was fast.
i’ve always wanted to build a390 FE engine. I also think they’re better than 460s too.
C'mon, I thought you'd at least flip it around.
I thought Chevy small block could only be stroked/bored to 383. (Oops aftermarket)
You can actually stroke your 350 block to a 409 its not real common though
@@gordocarbo thanks for clarifying. I wasn’t sure
@@WesternReloader no problem. You can do a 396 by using a 3.875 crank also. Major torque monster. Easy to crest 500hp and make well over 500 lbs and still be driveable
The 383 is widely known because originally you took a 350 block and clearanced it so you could run a 400 crank in it, that gets you the classic 383 with OEM parts. I think with a basic SBC block you can get close to 427 but not sure. You can get just a tick over 450 ci with a bow tie block but at that point you need some serious heads to flow enough to get power. Most sanctioning bodies cap small blocks at 427 ci.
@@beekeeper6109 appreciate you took time to fill me in.
This is so old now what are you talking about
A small block Chevy build
What the hell are they supposed to talk about if not a badass stroker build😂😂
my dog like tacos, we could talk about that if you'd like