The Official Hot Rod Thread

[ChristianPatriot]

So if you had your pick, what would you choose as an ultimate road trip vehicle?

Something along these lines

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/6038491160.html

 

[RustyHornet]

Something along these lines

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/6038491160.html

Looks like fun, too small for me on the road though.

 

[KJQ6945]

I'm not sure what I would choose for a road trip vehicle. It would be between three things: an old station wagon, 67-72 suburban or something full size drop top.

With your screen name you should pick something like this.

 

[RustyHornet]

So who else is gonna be here? I'm planning to drive the lemans down, shall we have an impromptu get together?

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ngo-appreciation-day-saturday-april-29-a.html

 

[RustyHornet]

With your screen name you should pick something like this.

I love those cars. I wish my screen name had something to do with those, but it's bicycle related...

 

[ChristianPatriot]

So who else is gonna be here? I'm planning to drive the lemans down, shall we have an impromptu get together?

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ngo-appreciation-day-saturday-april-29-a.html

That looks awesome. I may have to get up to that.

 

[KJQ6945]

I love those cars. I wish my screen name had something to do with those, but it's bicycle related...

When I first saw your screen name I had you figured for a 70 year old Hudson collector.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

When I first saw your screen name I had you figured for a 70 year old Hudson collector.

Not that far off. He has knees like one.

 

[RustyHornet]

Not that far off. He has knees like one.

Looks like I'll be looking for a new co-pilot for that cruise on down to the Car Craft nats.

 

[RustyHornet]

When I first saw your screen name I had you figured for a 70 year old Hudson collector.

In the head, yes... Ask anyone.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Looks like I'll be looking for a new co-pilot for that cruise on down to the Car Craft nats.

 

[RustyHornet]

You'll be happy to know I've got a fire under my ass to build that 400 now... Looking at parts. Will have to stroke it, which will make it a 434ci.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

You'll be happy to know I've got a fire under my ass to build that 400 now... Looking at parts. Will have to stroke it, which will make it a 434ci.

I can understand having to bore it but why is stroke necessary? Did I miss that up-thread?

 

[RustyHornet]

I can understand having to bore it but why is stroke necessary? Did I miss that up-thread?

I do not want to put cast pieces in it and there is only one company offering a forged stock stroke 400 crank. I have been advised to avoid them. A custom one is $1900. So I will just go with the small stroker.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I do not want to put cast pieces in it and there is only one company offering a forged stock stroke 400 crank. I have been advised to avoid them. A custom one is $1900. So I will just go with the small stroker.

You gonna have to upgrade anything around that new power? Clutch? Rear-end?

 

[RustyHornet]

You gonna have to upgrade anything around that new power? Clutch? Rear-end?

Eventually as pennies will allow. I don't beat on things, so it should hold up OK for awhile. It won't get any traction anyway. I'll only be doubling the current power, what could possibly go wrong?

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Eventually as pennies will allow. I don't beat on things, so it should hold up OK for awhile. It won't get any traction anyway. I'll only be doubling the current power, what could possibly go wrong?

 

[RustyHornet]

 

[churchmouse]

I searching for a certain grade of performance parts it is wise to do the research.
My SB stroker is a .060 over 350 with a 400 crank. The exact stroke length escapes me right now. A 383 is a .030 over bore on the 4" 350 bore.
The .060 over puts it in the 390 C.I. area. Finding the .060 over stroker piston (relocated pin) Is a real treat. Cast is easier to find. The forged pieces like I have to run with the Nos are kinda spendy.

 

[ghitch75]

400

https://bloomington.craigslist.org/pts/6074875387.html