440 stroker

[68chargerboy]

hi,
   I was wondering if anyone hear has/heard of the 440-500 stroker kit through 440source.com   does anyone know if the kit is good or a waste of money.  i am trying to find a good company to buy a 500 ci stroker from. thanks alot



                                 Zach

[andyf]

I've done a couple of motors using 440Source parts.  They certainly are not a waste of money but as with any aftermarket part you should have your machinist do a good double check of all dimensions and clearances.

Brandon at 440Source has really helped out the Mopar hobby by designing and sourcing a bunch of new parts.  I'm building a 505 motor at the moment using a 440Source 4.250 stroke crank with 6.800 long BB Chevy rods from SCAT and a set of 13.5:1 compression Diamond pistons.  The only issue I've seen with this crank is that I'll need to polish up the area where the timing chain gear mounts since it is a press fit at the moment and I prefer a slip fit.  Everything else looks fine so far.

[golden73]

I have heard nothing but good things from people who bought a kit from 440source

[MOPARHOUND!]

If I were to build another one, it would be from www.440source.com.  Brandon was a great guy over the phone when I inquired about his 4.50" stroker kit.

[Chryco Psycho]

tyhey seems to be great to deal with , I just ordered a new 130 tooth flywheel , no problems at all

[68chargerboy]

cool, 
      i am glad that i've heard nothing but good news.  by the way does anyone know if i need to do any machine work to a 68 440 block for their 500 ci stroker kit.  thanks alot




              Zach

[MOPARHOUND!]

Some very minor notching at the bottom of each cylinder, easily done.  That part of the cylinder is just along for the ride anyway.

[68chargerboy]

can some one post a pic of were i am supose to do the notching.  thanks




                    zach

[Tom_440]

I have a 440 Source kit. I don't have a picture, but you grind a small notch at the bottom of each cyl wall. If you mock up the crank and piston/rod, it will be clear where to grind. no big deal at all.

[andyf]

If you use the 4.250 crank with the Chevy 2.200 rod journals then you probably won't even need to notch the cylinders.  I didn't have to notch anything on my 505 motor.  I think the Chevy rod is the way to go with these motors and evidently lots of other people agree since parts are available for that combo.  Use a 6.800 long rod and then order the pistons from Diamond.  Ross also might make some pistons for 6.700 or 6.800 long rod combos.

[Rolling_Thunder]

i am ordering their 528" kit in about a month (need funds) ===   i have talked with the guys for hours on end and they are VERY helpful when selecting parts and planning builds...