Stroker 304 Project Build

I've got a 304 that will most likely be the first engine in my '52 International pickup rod project, so I'm curious to see how the stroker 304 turns out for you...if I can do it affordably. I might save that 360 shortblock and set of Machine heads for something else.  I'm looking for an engine with a decent low and midrange torque curve, and the flatter the torque curve the better.

Hey guys,

I am swapping out the original fabricated valve covers on the Stroker build, since it's going to be difficult to run the Nology Hotwires with these top-bolt covers, since each of the Nology wires have a grounding strap that needs to be bolted to the valve cover bolts.  Recessed bolts make it a impossiblee to do that.

So, off with the cool looking top-bolt covers and on with another set of cool looking bottom-bolt covers.  The new covers are polished aluminum, which I will shoot with a clear-coat powder with a metal flake additive, for a cool sparkle effect.

The original valve covers I am going to powdercoat and sell.  I might even coat them to match an Edelbrock Performer intake manifold I am going to sell ... if anyone is interested in a matching package.

Here are pics of the new covers, which are nearly the same size as the old ones.  Just slightly narrower in width.

 

Originally posted by amcrules00 The new valve covers are badass, haven't seen 'em before. Where'd they come from?

Originally posted by amcrules00 They look awesome Greg, as does your motor project. Thanks for sharing the contact info too.