Re: Stroker questions

[farna@xxxxxxx]

Just remember to use a 258 V-belt water pump -- the serpentine belt pump runs the opposite way ("backwards"), even if on the Wrangler or 258. 

I'd get a lock-up 998 or 904 to run. The AW4 would be nice but you need to wire a controller in. That's really not hard, but you need a throttle position sensor on the carbs. Or if you're running bucket seats and a console do what I did -- make a manual controller. I put it in drive then "shift" gears with a rotary switch. This was supposed to be a temporary mod, but I like it so will dress up my switch box instead (make a better looking one!). 

Sounds like you have a great plan, except for the points. If you don't want to use the EFI I kind of understand, especially since you're using multi carbs, but why not electronic ignition? A GM in-line six HEI can still be found in salvage yards, or if you want a stock look get a Pertronix. Cheap enough that it's sort of a waste to build a "modern" drivetrain and not take advantage of the better ignition! If you're concerned about being stranded somewhere use the Pertronix and keep a set of points in the glovebox, just in case. 

On July 8, 2005 mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Thanks everyone. I will definately recheck the
> strokers site. I did that once before the itch took
> hold and I committed myself. My '65 440 is complete
> except for a modern engine-tranny so it's time to
> treat her to a transplant. This engine rebuild will be
> slow as the 232/AT is still running so sweet and I
> have so many other things to do. I have this 87 block,
> traded a set of heads for it, so I will stay with that
> one. I don't want the serpetine belt and I plan to
> stay with carbs, I am building a tri-carb manifold for
> it, plus points so this will be try and fit deal. But
> I have time and lots of parts.
> What tranny is sweet for the strokers. I have a nice
> 904 but no flex plate, can I use the 258 plate. I'm
> gonna stay with an AT as this is my driver and I get
> lazy sometimes.....Russ
> 
> 
> 
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