408 stroker! advice needed

[projectfiveo]

ok so im wanting to build a 408 stroker on a budget, now i know its not going to be cheap, but i want to be different than everyone here and if it takes me 3 yrs to complete so be it.. question is what is the best year truck to find my block, any certain stoker kit you reccomend? and combos you reccomend? I would like 408 with everything else trickflow. i dont want any nitrous or sc, so with that said whats the average hp rating on a 408? and info or advice will be greatly appricated! thanks in advance. and also keep a eye out for my project payne thread to pop up soon here

 

[projectfiveo]

I can get a 1989 351 efi motor and 5 spd tranny out of F-250 for $150 but is that a good one to go with? not sure if its a roller motor that year?

 

[projectfiveo]

anyone?

 

[ID89GT]

351 are full roller 94 and up I believe.

 

[90lxcoupe]

I think he is right, 150 for a block and trans isnt bad though, you could buy that stuff and possibly sell the trans for what you paid for the motor and tranny.

 

[moosetang408w]

My 408 was built from the year you are looking at purchasing. I put a roller conversion in it. Works good. The blocks are probably good to 700hp if it is not damaged. Cheers.

 

[projectfiveo]

How much did it cost you to build it? And what does the conversion kit cost?

 

[a885.0]

Just get link bar lifters no need for a roller conversion...