To Stroke, or not to Stroke

That is a lot of good information. I will be giving, Brandon (?) a call either Friday, or later on. My schedule is wonky. This is my 4 day weekend, but I am headed out of town for the weekend for a nice getaway that both me and my GF need.

So I understand, a streetable Big inch 440 stroker is easier to build than a streetable 400 Big inch stroker? I think I understand why, and see your point. How much more difficult is the 440 to put in an A-Body with no power brakes/steering, using a dual snorkel hood scoop, will all that induction fit under the hood then? Since I have a 440, it is easier for me to go that route than to try and find one to build out.

OTOH, what can I expect from a streetable built 451? Lets forget for a moment the quarter mile times I want. What would I need to get in order to build a reliable street 451. You know, assume I have a vacuum need, like power brakes, and a vacuum secondary carb. Good manifold vacuum, 800 RPM Idle, light converter...what would I need to achieve that goal, and what kind of performance would I get out of it? Would I be able to build a streetable 400 and achieve 11 second times? This takes me back to the OP...

Will I be able to build a streetable 400 and achieve 11 second time slips?

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