I hear a lot of talk about stroking everything.(no pun intended)I was wondering about it's merit. I understand you get the cubic inch, but when you get so long on the bottom do you loose some of the characteristics that made the 427 such a beast and the 289 a giant killer. I had a 289 in my first Cougar, what a little $hitkicker. In the big town there was a guy that would every once in a while bring out his little Shelby and mop up the tchebby big blocks. While they were smokin tires and mashin gears, he was headed to the house. What a site to see for an impressionable young punk like me. And you wonder why I bleed blue. The rush of cops coming and lights flashing just burned it into my little brain that much more.
Since the 390 and 428 are already oversquare on the bottom, and known for being a little "not so quick". Does stroking them more, attribute more to that affect. I guess i have always thought that the geometry of an engine was reflective of it's performance. Thanks guys and I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.
