499 BBC - how to?

Whats the best way or anyway for that matter to get 499 Cubes out of a BBC? Sleeved 502??? Stroked and bored 454??

 

I can't resist. Why? 499 is a very odd, yet precise target?

 

Here is a possibility...

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10002_855989_-1_10763


But why not just go with the 502? I used to have one with injection...it was friggin awesome. 3 cubes isn't really a big deal is it?

 

Has to be under 500 cubes for a salt class.

 

Well, a 454 with a .060 overbore (that makes 4.310) and a 1/4 inch stroker crank (that makes 4.250) is a 496, a common stroker combo. That's damn close and uses readily available parts.

 

You might look at what NHRA Pro Stockers run. They're limited to 500 cu. in. I looked at an old Richie Stevens engine that ran a 3.50 stroke crank and around 4.75 (off the top of my head) bore. You gotta go with ALL custom parts to do it.

If you want to run a "standard" block, how about 4.600 bore and 3.75 (396/427) stroke crank. I believe that would give you your 499" with a short stroke engine.

 

Ditto on the 496..........common off the shelf parts..........use most any 454 block............and with a custom overbore, a 499 is possible.

M.
btw...have a 496 short block on the stand for sale now....$2800

 

Thanks guys.

Has anyone built a motor like Larry is suggesting???

Hmm 496 sounds like the way to go, sorry for a daft question about an obvious combo. Tex pls PM me details of what you have.

 

Chevy bow tie short deck block, bored to 4.600 (not uncommon), 427 crank at 3.76 stock stroke equals 499.90 cubic inches. If that makes you nervous, offset grind the crank to destroke it a bit (easy to go + or - a couple of cubes). Parts are available new at your local dealer. GMPP's over the counter CNC stuff is very nice. So is Dart's block as is the piece from Mitchell (Merlin). Blocks aren't cheap, but racing is never cheap. It'll outrun the 496.

'Beard

 

Lot's of people have outrun little men with big engines, with a smaller engine. Bigger is NOT always better Peter, just usually more expensive.

If you're dead set on all that extra weight, then I'd buy that 496 that was offered up.

 

Here's a pretty sweet 496. I look at it alot and dream about building one.

http://www.roadsters.com/power/

 

Hey Pete , the big block I had in my rod over 30 years ago was a 454 , Mark 4 4bolt block overbored 4.570 , 427 crank , 490 something cubes , 600 hp , no worries to light the slicks in top gear , all the power in the world with one of these , and this was in a daily street driven rod on the streets of NSW , but as others have said ....cubes are just one of the factors............if ya gunna go serious cubes you need to talk to some serious people....good engine builders....................cheers

 

Thanks again guys and Brandy. Wieght isnt an issue, actually a friend in a salt car, or so I'm told. Just want to start buying the big parts for the motor.

 

Am off to specatate and volunteer next year at the salt then race on '09. Almost have my A roadster body sorted

 

I would definately go 496 parts are everywhere, and they are reliable.