Newb question about building a 351w

[dlowman]

i am a newb at v8's etc. I would like to build a 351w stroked out to a 408 but I don't know the process or the parts that I will be needing. I would like to make around the 500 hp range. Does anyone know any good books or places I can go to start? I want to make a price list up etc.

thanks,

Dan

[David-JBL]

I like reading FORD WINDSOR SMALL BLOCK PERFORMANCE by Isaac
Martin. It is very well written and I think that you will find it very helpful. If I recall, they may even take you step by step through a 408 build. I got the book on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...233725-3242457

[dlowman]

Thanks, I will look into the book

[LMH]

Dan
If your looking at buying pieces and doing the work yourself, I'd suggest buying a rotating assembly. There a number of parts houses that sell them that way and all the parts fit together. Have the assembly balanced too.
Larry

[thudmaster]

mine.........408 stroker
383 - 408 stroker kit 1300.00
all other parts are summit
heads edl 77189 vc jr 1279.00
rolloer rockers cca-1332-16 265.95
roller cam cca35-426 -8 259.47
roller lifters cca-851-16 (hyd) 239.95
roller hardware kit cca-31-1000 45.00
roller timing kit clo-9-3138 79.95
arp main studs- arp-154-5403 47.88
arp head studs- arp-154-4003 97.95
intake maifold torkerII edl-5081 199.88

add an aluinum flywheel if u like
mcleold clutch pressure plate and throw out bearing stage 3 or 4 (purchased from mcleod)
scattershield (friend donated)
I put on the 9 quart pan from canton ( purchased from livermore performance)
I have not put on the 830 holley yet. (haven't bought it yet my 650 dbl pump is doing the duty right now)
Lots of misc. parts you are going to need. So get busy and anyone feel free to alter this stuff but too late for me........

[sllib]

Dan;
As well as "Ford Windsor Small-Block Performance" by Isaac Martin(already mentioned, try:
Engine Builder's Handbook-Tom Monroe
How to Build Big-inch Ford Small Blocks-George Reid
Engine Blueprinting-Rick Voegelin
How to Build Horsepower, Vol.'s 1 & 2-David Vizard
High Performance Ford Engine Parts Interchange-George Reid
Building Ford Short-track Power-Ford Racing
1001 High Performance Tech Tips-Wayne Scraba
All these and many more are available in the Transportation section at your local bookstore, as well as Amazon. Your best bet is to hang around here for a while, ask questions, and keep good notes. Good luck with your build.
Bill Stradtner