best way to build a 377
08-22-2007, 03:31 PM
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best way to build a 377
I guess the question im really asking is which is the more determining factor in making power, bore or stroke? i have heard that a 4" bore is better because it is the best comprimise between having enough room for large valves and it is still small enough to get good fuel atomization to discourage detonation, which also means it gets better milage. so technically a 350 block with a 400 crank would be better right? does anyone believe for this reason a 377 may make the same or slightly more power than a 400 with the same parts despite the 400 having larger displacment?
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Re: best way to build a 377
The 377 he's talking about is really a 383.
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