Brutal???, more like downright cruel they are Craig.
Thanks for the motor info Craig..One of my considerations is the 398 stroker.
However, given we are chatting about budgets I was looking at the options. The 377ci stroker can be done fairly cheaply by:
Stroking the standard crank from 3.5 to 3.685. this will leave a 2.12 rod journal.
Fitting mopar 6.125 rods (std big end = 2.12)..narrowed .015"
And...and...shhhhh..do I havta say it...using chev pistons.
All pretty cheap stuff. nothing all that special.
I already have a pair of World Products windsor snr. heads..there are now better heads I know..but I own these and they're not a bad head...leastwise a heap better than the standard heads.
I've also got a new crane hyd rollor cam..I bought this some time ago for a 302 ..its not big but MIGHT just do the 377.
Its advertised duration is 276 intake 284 exhaust .. 533/555 lift...351 firing order...cant be reground tho.
Sooo..all in all I've got a heap of stuff which I'd like to use ..If not..I'd have to sell them off. Prefer to use what I already have tho.
Actually Craig, the thought of the 377 came from the (forget his name) fella you recommended as a good ford motor builder.
Pretty sure I'll be using him to do the job..just gettin my head together on the options.
Anyways guys...thanks loads for the info..much appreciated.
A Cobra is worth 2".......WOW..my wife will be pleased..given the winter weather and usual 2" loss..I now wont have a 1" hole in my gut.
Take care