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434 Stroker Build - W-Engine Revival - Part Two

434 Stroker Build By The Numbers
By The Numbers
434 Stroker Build Pro Billet Distributor
MSD is helping the W-motor... 
   
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434 Stroker Build Pro Billet Distributor
MSD is helping the W-motor resurgence with a new, ready-to-run 348/409 Pro Billet Distributor (PN 8393). Its self-contained control module eliminates the need for a stand-alone ignition box. Timing is set at 40 degrees BTDC, and spark is carried to the Champion RC12YC plugs by MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor wire.
434 Stroker Build Chevy 409 Engine Performance
Lamar Walden is no stranger... 
   
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434 Stroker Build Chevy 409 Engine Performance
Lamar Walden is no stranger to 409 performance. Now owned by Denny Mac of Phoenix, this nitroused 482-inch '62 Bel Air runs 7.50s at 185 with LWA Z-11 heads.
STROKER 348 CHEVY RECIPE LIST
SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement (ci) 434
Horsepower 576.8 @ 6,200 rpm
Torque (lb-ft) 516.8 @ 5,200 rpm
Compression ratio 11.7:1
Bore/Stroke (in) 4.155/4.000
Maximum safe engine speed (rpm) 7,000
Recommended shift point (rpm) 6,500
BOTTOM END
Engine block 348 Chevy bored 0.030 over to 4.155, modified exhaust valve pockets
Crankshaft Eagle 4340 forged steel 4.00-inch stroke with ESP Armor finish
Balancer PRW 6.75 diameter, SFI approved (PN 2430501)
Rods Eagle forged H-beam (PN CRS61353D)
Rod bearings Clevite 77 (PN CB-743HN)
Rod bolts ARP (included with rods)
Pistons Ross forged (PN JC120905)
Rings Total Seal gapless, Napier-style second ring (PN MO690-35)
Main caps Stock ends caps with CRV four-bolt billet steel center caps (409-4-BOL)
Main fasteners ARP 1/2-inch center studs, stock 1/2-inch endcap bolts
Main bearings Federal Mogul semigrooved (PN 4036M)
Cam bearings Dura-Bond, modified No. 5 (see text; PN CHP-4)
OILING SYSTEM
Oil pan Modified stock 348
Oil pickup tube Stock, welded to pump body
Oil pump Melling 302 Z/28 high volume (PN M-99HV-S)
Oil filter Trans-Dapt spin-on adapter (PN TRD-1059)
HEADS
Type Ported Edelbrock Performer RPM 409 (PN 60819)
Valve springs Comp double, 545 lb @ 0.650 lift
Intake valves 2.190-inch diameter (included with heads)
Exhaust valves 1.720-inch diameter (included with heads)
Retainers Isky 10° moly (PN 200-ST-10)
Lash caps Manley 11/32 inch (PN 42104-16)
Rocker arms PRW 1.7 roller, aluminum billet (PN 0245432)
Head gaskets Victor-Reinz, 0.040 inch thick (PN 1195VC)
Head bolts Edelbrock 409 head fastener kit (PN 8581)
CAMSHAFT
Type Isky solid roller (PN R-561)
Advertised duration 294/294
Duration at 0.050 lift 260/260
Lift 0.639/0.639
Lobe center (deg) 112
Pushrods Isky 3/8 moly
Lifters Isky solid roller
Timing chain Cloyes True Roller double (PN 9-3101)
Thrust button Manley solid aluminum (PN 42146)
INDUCTION
Intake manifold LWA/CRW single plane (PN 409SP-PLENUM)
Carburetor Holley 950 double-pumper (PN 0-80496-1)
IGNITION
Distributor MSD 348/409 Pro-Billet (PN 8393)
Spark plugs Champion RC12YC
Wires MSD Super Conductor, 8.5 mm
Timing specs (deg) 40 BTDC
Vacuum advance None
MISCELLANEOUS
Water pump Edelbrock high-volume (PN 8858)
Valve covers Edelbrock (PN 41403), black powdercoat removed

Superior Automotive
Anaheim
CA
(714) 503-1880

www.superiorautomotive.com
Isky
323.770.0930

iskycams
Performance Racing Warehouse
(888) 377-9779

www.performanceracingwarehouse.c
om
Innovative Machine & Supply
800.736.1875

innomach.com
MSD
915.857.5200

msdignition.com
Holley Performance Products
270/781-9741

holley.com
Manley Performance
800.526.1362

manleyperformance.com
Edelbrock Corp.
2700 California St.
Torrance
CA  90503
(800) 416-8628

www.edelbrock.com
Lamar Walden Automotive (LWA)
770.449.0315
Comp Cams
800.999.0853

compcams.com

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