Will a Stock 489 handle 700hp?

the brace has to be welded in completely, then the bearing collars installed. A good friend of mine just did one for another Stocker 6 months ago.
70aarcuda is right about the weak link. It is an eventuality. But for guys in Stock, they have to run what was in the option list. An 8 3/4.
Bracket racing, it's not much of an issue. Make up for it in the dial.
Oh, okay thanks for clarifying that. I was thinking more along the lines of narrowing a housing after doing the brace so it's still has the ends on it. Sorry that was in my head & didn't write it.