Re: Questions about my 426 build

[Don Gallimore <dongallimore@xxxxxxx>]

I ran a 413 bored 426 on the street for a couple of years when I first 
got my '65.  I've have read where a 413 can be safely overbored to make 
it a 426 without a second thought although I can not give you the 
reference. HOWEVER, the sonic testing before you spend good money 
building this motor still sounds like a good insurance policy.

This showed up as I was cleaning out my old e-mail and talks about the 
413/426 max wedge, notching the top of the bore and even the factory 
overboring a 413 to make a 426 block.  
*http://racehemi.maxwedge.com/topics/castings.php*  It's really a good 
site to read about Max Wedge cars and the 64-65 Hemis.

 Akron Don

intiaboats@xxxxxxxx wrote:
> I am at the point of having 2 old 413 blocks('63 1852029, '64 2205697) cleaned, magnafluxed, sonic checked and, if they pass inspection, bored 4.25" to bring displacement to 426ci. I have one set of 426 pistons, 2 forged cranks(from same blocks), original main caps, etc. and have collected the rest of the studs/bearings/etc.(new). I haven't bought connecting rods, yet, but will do so, as I have no idea how many miles are on the originals and, while I could have them magged/sonic checked, fatigue of metal can't be checked, non-destructively.
>
> Assuming blocks check out, my questions are as follows:
>
> I have several pairs of heads(516s, 906s, 2x 452s). One pair of 452s are rebuilt & decked 0.0005", 2.08" Int., 1.74" Exh., 81.5cc, hardened exhaust valve seats. These are the heads that I plan to go with.
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> Will blocks need notches for exhaust valves? This is my greatest concern, as I don't want to bend/break valves when I crank her over.
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> Will the increased chamber volume of the 452s(81.5cc), over the original 516s(73.5cc), decrease compression ratio to an acceptable level?
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> I'm assuming that the increased cc volume would reduce compression, am I correct?
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> how will the increased bore affect compression?
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> If I understand correctly, 452s are open-chamber, whereas 516s are closed. How does this effect compression?
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> Am I going to have to measure swept volume, etc., or will bolting them on & trying to run them be o.k.?
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> The fuel delivery will be through 2xquads(probably Edelbrock), mounted on a 1959 2x4v manifold(1854817). I understand that I'll have to have the manifold sides shaved(0062") to complement the milled heads(.0005").
>
> Thanks, in advance, for all advice, suggestions, criticism. If I ask supplemental questions to anyone's opinions, please don't take offense, I would do so to further understand what your saying, not questioning your knowledge base.
>
> The first engine I build is for my '65 Sport Fury, presently a 318Poly. The second may, or may not, find it's way into my '56 Coronet. I'll be sticking with non-roller cam/lifters for now, as the cost of rollers would be over my budget.
>
> Mike
> P.S.: Whenever the complexities of these big Mopars gets overwhelming, I get on YouTube and look at the finished products!
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