strokerinthemaking

[59 bel air 409]

greetings everyone, i'm now back to the computer and at this site,busy summer, the stroker 409, now a 482 is complete. probably need a new name now. the engine has so many goodies and was built right buy a reputable and experienced builder here in mid maine. it dyno'd @ 494 hp and 534 ft. lbs., so hurray!!! for all the time it took,all that work, and, oh yah, all that cash that went into it . been thinking for 40 years about this and i'm not disappointed. hoping to get a car for this engine real soon. i have been very busy looking for one. by the way, right when the engine fired on the dyno, the sight, sound, smell and rumble pulsating against me literally raised the hair on the back of my neck. what a tremendous rush that was. thanks for listening to my raving, i just had to let it be read by folks that understand and appreciate that stuff. if i change my name i'll keep the alias for a while with it. we'll talk soon

[jim_ss409]

494 hp and 534 ft. lbs. :clap Congratulations, sounds like a great engine. With that much torque it'll be a blast to drive. :beerbang

[59 bel air 409]

thanks jim ss409 for the congrats. i hope to find something really soon, (winter project,) and have everything going by spring, have some fun. i'll post any new news that comes along right here. there will be questions too i'm sure. this is a great and fun site, thanks to bobs409 and everyone who contributes to it. it really tickled me when i read all the post written here on 4-09-05, at 3:48 and 4:09 . a part of us all are still kids and that is a good thing. will chat later