I've been reading some posts and thought I'd join and see if anyone has any tips on my project.
I pulled the 383 out of my 70 Cuda vert due to rear seal leak and planned to have it stroked to a 496, etc. Shop called and found a 3 inch crack in the lifter valley through a slight bulge, must have froze at some point. Set the matching 383 aside and now building a 505 stroker from a 78 440 block. Current status is the block has been rough bored and the 440 source stroker kit arrived to machine shop today. I plan to go with the performer RPM intake and heads. After much deliberation I think I'm going with the Lunati 60304 cam, working with a 2400 stall and 3.23 sure grip. Also plan on headers, not sure which yet though. Also plan to install subframe connectors to strengthen the body some to take the torque. Let me know if you have any pointers or you think I should change something. I don't plan to take it to the drags, just a fun weekend cruiser to romp on once and awhile.
