[Jeff Frigo]

The largest engine at that time from was a 427 both by Ford and Chevy, there was no reason to go bigger. When it was time, the FE series was replaced by the 429. Guess what a 460 is, a stroked 429, and guess what a Chevy 454 is, a stroked 427.

Cranky is right for an engine on the race track, but there is no such think as too much torque on the street. This is what set you in the seat, this is what makes a car fun to drive. I'm sure you won't find one person that has a stroked a small or big block for the street that says he regrets it or has too much torque. The higher the rpm band for making hp, the less tractable the engine is on the bottom end. It makes it a pig with anything below 4,000 rpm. Guess where most of your driving on the street is done? 1,500 rpm to 4,000 rpm.

Cranky: I know you are more intelligent than to disagree with this post. If you don’t agree, don't hold your breath waiting for someone else to back you up. Talk to any reputable engine builder that specializes in street engines. The bigger and flatter the torque curve, the better, and the easiest way to get more torque is by using a longer stroke.