Re: Anyone ever beef up a tall deck 427?

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Posted by D13 on April 03, 2003 at 07:23:17 from (198.208.6.35):

In Reply to: Anyone ever beef up a tall deck 427? posted by Isaac on March 30, 2003 at 10:20:34:

The key with the tall deck is the ability to put in a stroked crank for more cubes. You can make a 496 out of one relatively easily, albeit with a lot of cash. Standard intakes will work with an adaptor plate.

These are torque engines not RPM engines, the pistons are very heavy!

This would be a great 1-2 ton truck powerplant, but if you want to drag race your 1/2 ton with it, think again. You're better off with a 396 due to the lighter pistons and quick engine rev.

Or take the $1600 for the stroker crank and the rod and piston money and the HP heads (you probably have either oval or peanut intake heads) and run to the Chevy store for a 502. A lot less hassle and correct selection of the cam will get you a lot more HP per buck.

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