building a bullet proof bottom end

[1studiac]

Parts you would use? where to get them? and how much complete (parts and machine shop)?

[Stuka]

Forged cranks came stock in 401's, but you can get themm for the 360, but they arent cheap. You can also get forged rods and pistons, also not cheap, but then forged stuff never is smile.gif

[Elliott]

Originally posted by 1studiac:
Parts you would use? where to get them? and how much complete (parts and machine shop)?Start with a 401, aside from the forgings that come with it the block has a very high nickle content and heavier main webbings. You said bullet proof so here's a link for 4bolt main caps, it takes very little machining on a 401 block to fit these: http://www.pro-gram.com/
The crank is externally balanced, but I have all the internals balanced as well. ;)