Stocker engine choice

Dave Borror · 08-08-2011, 08:09 AM

Thanks fo your input. These are the same thought I have had..That is one of the reasons I have bounced back and forth on which combo to run..I can see the sb being easier on parts. But would the 454 be more consistant with the big weight since it would need a smaller gear and smaller convert.? What about heat issues.I kinda see this as NOT being a apple to apple comparison.I would think it would take the 454 hp to keep 4000+ lbs moving on the big end and the tq to 60 foot. I ran a IHRA combo years ago. A 79 Olds Cutlass 3420# 260/110 2 bbl. That @ that time was aY/SA car . I could run -.5 in the 1/8 but could not run the 1/4 index. It would die at the 1000'.So I was ok at point races but could not run like at Norwalk .I see the 454 being the natural fit,and is different.I dont expect to kill the index just be able to go.5 or so under and have some fun,also do so weekend bracket stuff. This is what i love about stock racing. Thanks again guys for any ,or more input. Dave

08-08-2011, 08:09 AM	#18
Dave Borror Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hide Away Hills Ohio Posts: 24 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Stocker engine choice Thanks fo your input. These are the same thought I have had..That is one of the reasons I have bounced back and forth on which combo to run..I can see the sb being easier on parts. But would the 454 be more consistant with the big weight since it would need a smaller gear and smaller convert.? What about heat issues.I kinda see this as NOT being a apple to apple comparison.I would think it would take the 454 hp to keep 4000+ lbs moving on the big end and the tq to 60 foot. I ran a IHRA combo years ago. A 79 Olds Cutlass 3420# 260/110 2 bbl. That @ that time was aY/SA car . I could run -.5 in the 1/8 but could not run the 1/4 index. It would die at the 1000'.So I was ok at point races but could not run like at Norwalk .I see the 454 being the natural fit,and is different.I dont expect to kill the index just be able to go.5 or so under and have some fun,also do so weekend bracket stuff. This is what i love about stock racing. Thanks again guys for any ,or more input. Dave