fe bigblock opinions

jerry baker · 03-08-08, 01:38 PM

i was wondering about the pros & cons of installing rouches 511 stroker in my wide body is there heat issues and are there handling issues

Bill D · 03-08-08, 01:49 PM

Original 427 FE engines were mated to a ZF and destroyed them with their massive torque. The originals had to have a custom transaxle, the T44, made to handle it. You will have the same problem unless you treat the transaxle with respect.

The engine is bigger making adding AC a bit more challenging. Cooling the engine shouldn't be too hard. The only difficult time would be slow speed driving.

The engine is indeed heavier, but if you go with an aluminum block and heads, you shouldn't have a problem

Gregg · 03-08-08, 07:43 PM

Jerry, I sent you a pm.