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Old 06-12-2022, 07:39 PM
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Default What if? 4.3ish bore x 4" stroke

How do the characteristics of a 4.18ish x 4.21" or 4.25" stroke compare with a 4.3ish" bore x 4" stroke?

What if the 1970 455 had instead been a 4.255" bore x 4" stroke?


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Originally Posted by Steve C. View Post
400 block bored .060" over
4.185" x 4.250" stroke/ 467 cubic inches
Unported KRE d-port heads / 85cc chambers
Edelbrock RPM intake / Q-jet carb
Crower 60919 hyd flat tappet cam with 1.65 rockers
Doug's headers, 3" Pypes system with X crossover running
through 18" Xlerator mufflers

Peak power at 5300 RPM

Dyno Sheet: https://pontiacstreetperformance.com...455MikeG2.html


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