Stroker 340>416 Build Advice

I’m thinking a hydraulic cam in the low/mid 240 @050 deg duration range with under .525” lift and 110 centerline. That should give you enough vacuum to run power brakes. Contact Bullet cams they are really great. They can dial something in to work with you power brakes.

Then with Edelbrock heads. Or maybe Trick Flows because they are already ported and can just be bolted on? Or is that not cost effective for this level of build?

For intake: an Edelbrock RPM or Air-Gap.

Carb would be a 750 double pump.

Headers: TTI or Dougs


Friend just built a person with about your skills a 500 inch big block stroker (440 based) with ported Edelbrock heads. Owner is young guy super willing to learn, but first time engine build. Cam was a Bullet Cam with around 245+/- @050 duration with 110 centerline and under .525" lift. Has 13-15 inches of vacuum at idle. Will run power brakes if needed.

That was a solid cam with EDM lifters, but the owner is under heavy guidance/mentorship from builder (a fellow car club member) for help adjusting valves.

My 416 had ported Edelbrock and Comp 236/242 duration @050 with ~.510 lift solid cam, double pumper. Not quite as good vacuum at that Bullet Cam. I'm Very pleased with it. Easy to deal with.