Breaking Point On A 440 Block

All of my 505s are pump gas street cars. none of them can go full throttle until 2nd or 3rd gear and one is described as "dangerous until I'm in 3rd (4sp car)" by it's owner. There is such a thing as "too much torque" when you dont have the suspension and tire for it. But - after reading your posts over the years, I give you about 2 months before you want more...lol.

well that why i built the engine the way i did. the heads have alot of head work to be done and obviously alot left on the table for cam! i hope it takes longer than two months though!

I say push it to the max & then if it blows up post it here on FABO with your results so we will have a point of reference to start with!

I i'd look to some Super Stock owner/builders to determine how they do it. I know some of the fast guys, SS/DA,EA and the like, are turning some serious rpm's and probably making 700+ in a lot of cases. Can't hurt if you could pick a few of there brains?


P.S. Before someone chimes in and reminds us that they spend 30/40/50k to build their engines, that wasn't my intent for you in the above post. I just have to think there may be some tips/tricks that can carry over to a little more modest bracket build.

i understand what you mean. i have some people i can call and pick there brain...