I am thinking about not stroking my '69 351w and going with the standard 3.50" stroke. I listed below the parts I plan to use. Do you guys see any areas for improvement or overkill? I decided maybe to stay with the standard stroke due to $$$ for a new crank. Will I be sorry for not stroking? What will I lose? I know torque is one thing. What about HP at lower RPM's? My goal is about 400 - 425 HP. Will I have to wind up to 6000 RPM to make this HP? I want a good street motor. I want the low-end torque and HP. hat about
oil pumps? I have heard to use both high and standard volume pumps. Please help because this is my first engine rebuild. Thanks.
'69 351w block bored .030 over
stock stroked crankshaft (3.50 inches)
AFR 185 Cylinder Heads (61cc)
Speed Pro Forged .030 pistons 9.5:1 compression
5140 forged Steel I-Beam Rods
Edelbrock Performer RPM (Ports matched to heads)
Street Demon 750 (mechanical secondaries)
140 gph Electric Fuel Pump
Melling standard volume
oil pump
1 5/8 Hedman Ceramic coated shorty headers
Electric Fan
March under-drive pulley set (Conversion to Serpentine)
MSD Pro Billet Distributor
CompCams camshaft 35-000-8RF (roller retrofit)
Duration @ .050" = 224/232
Valve Lift w/ 1.6 Rocker = .555/.565
Lobe Sep. Angle = 110