Re: [AMC-list] 401 Crank into a 343 how to sought

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>
" 
" []
" I'd build the engine to take advantage 
" of the extra leverage of the longer stroke -- a low rpm torque monster, 
" out of cam by 5000-5500 rpm. The one or two guys I heard of doing this 
" for high rpm drag engines filled the block to the bottom edge of the 
" welch plugs (freeze plugs) for added strength. There should still be 
" plenty water jacket to even drive it on the street filled like that, but 
" make sure you have a good cooling system and a temp gauge.

thinking idly about it - should be perfectly safe to fill up to the
piston crown at bdc, 3.68"-odd down the bore.  below that will never
see combustion heat; the piston's in the way.  it will see piston
friction, but with the rod as vertical as it gets, not much.

but as greg said, probably excessive for the street.
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