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LT7A · 04-20-2021, 05:26 AM

When looking at crate engines I stare hard at the torque dyno sheets. I don't often spin a motor over 4000 RPM anyway, but I'm not a big burnout guy. Some of the less expensive, less built engines have a nicer torque curve where I use the power. Just my two cents, but I got to thinking about 500 horsepower in a pickup truck, even with posi. Definitely not a wet weather vehicle, and no winter driving. That said, it sure sounds fun. I think your initial 400 / 400 is a good balance of power to driveability.

04-20-2021, 05:26 AM	#21
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,511	Re: Cracked 350 Crank, build 383? When looking at crate engines I stare hard at the torque dyno sheets. I don't often spin a motor over 4000 RPM anyway, but I'm not a big burnout guy. Some of the less expensive, less built engines have a nicer torque curve where I use the power. Just my two cents, but I got to thinking about 500 horsepower in a pickup truck, even with posi. Definitely not a wet weather vehicle, and no winter driving. That said, it sure sounds fun. I think your initial 400 / 400 is a good balance of power to driveability.