408 stroker build update

[Jackwagon3]

Ok so alot has changed over the last couple years which brings me to the 408 build. I'm keeping it carbureted for now since I just spent decent money on a new Edelbrock avs2 carb and holley fuel pump and regulator assembly. I may change to EFI someday, but not now.

So my question is, should I keep the new Edelbrock 750 cfm carb that was on the original cleveland (that is done) or go to an 850? . I'd like to stay at 700 hp at most since my rear end and TKX transmission are rated to 750. My engine builder of course wants me to go to a 950 but I'd rather not go that much..

 

[Cleveland Crush]

Ok so alot has changed over the last couple years which brings me to the 408 build. I'm keeping it carbureted for now since I just spent decent money on a new Edelbrock avs2 carb and holley fuel pump and regulator assembly. I may change to EFI someday, but not now.

So my question is, should I keep the new Edelbrock 750 cfm carb that was on the original cleveland (that is done) or go to an 850? . I'd like to stay at 700 hp at most since my rear end and TKX transmission are rated to 750. My engine builder of course wants me to go to a 950 but I'd rather not go that much..

What kind of life will your Stag live; street, strip, both?

 

[turtle5353]

That 750 edelbrock will not even come close to feeding 700hp.
If you can afford to build a 700hp 408 Stroker you should be able buy the proper carb to feed it. Otherwise the whole motor will suffer.

 

[Jackwagon3]

Definitely haven't skimped on the build so far at all. Just bummed i just bought this last carb last year. Didn't think the original motor was going to give out just yet. Oh well, it'll go on the shelf with the others

 

[turtle5353]

My 408 is running around 600hp with AFD heads and custom cam. I have a 900 or 950 Quick Fuel carb on it if I remember correctly.
Been planning on going EFI when I put mine back together.

 

[Tnfastbk]

Can I ask how you are going to get 700hp from a 408? Are you adding turbos or a supercharger? Not at all putting a 408 but I have just never seen a naturally aspirated one put out 700hp. Just curious.