Hughes 426 stroker kit?

[Yeret]

I've been doing research on stroker kits for the Dodge 360 engines and found 408 (4" stroke) to be the most common approach. However, I also found 426 (4.18" stroke) kit from Hughes Engines. They advertise 9.87:1 to 10.45:1 compression ratios depending on combustion chamber size which sounds quite feasible for a daily driver (running 91 octane gas, if needed, is not a problem where I live).

For a rebuilt engine, 4.030" x 4.18" with an appropriate intake/cam/tune just sings a song of massive torque to me.

I'm just curious if anyone here has ever done such a build on a Magnum 360 while maintaining the fuel injection. Are there clearance issues that need to be addressed? More than likely I would have a (reputable) shop build this engine because my own ambition waaay exceeds my skill, LOL.

Or is it more practical overall to go with a 408 (4" stroke) build?

All comments are welcome, I'm a kindergarten-er but well-willing to learn.

P.S.: If it helps, I'm looking for maximum low-end power with respectable mid-range "get-up-and-go" for the occasional short-stretch pass. My truck is a daily driver with an automatic, so "top-end" is not very important.

 

[hemidup]

The rod angle is pretty steep for the 418. I like the 408 much better.

 

[dodge dude94]

The problem with doing any stroker in these trucks resides in the tuning: it's a compete ***** to do the tuning for it.

That being said, there are folks out there with the 426 stroker, just not many as only one company makes it (Hughes).

 

[Merc225hp]

DD94 is spot on it all about the tuning, me I would not even mess with the SCT or the factory pcm. Megasquirt or something like that. I would also add a full return type fuel delivery system. Neither of these are cheap add about $3000+ to the price tag.


If I was not to build it myself the only place I would buy one from would be PIE. @ DD94 440 lol

PIE link Rotating Assembly

 

[dodge dude94]

DD94 is spot on it all about the tuning, me I would not even mess with the SCT or the factory pcm. Megasquirt or something like that. I would also add a full return type fuel delivery system. Neither of these are cheap add about $3000+ to the price tag.


If I was not to build it myself the only place I would buy one from would be PIE. @ DD94 440 lol

PIE link Rotating Assembly

mmmmm 440ci small block.

 

[Merc225hp]

mmmmm 440ci small block.

The one PIE motor FI-408E NA kinda looks like Users specs, he is going to be making some nice hp/TQ out of his motor. Now I see why he like's the M1 4bbl its what they use on there 408's.

 

[dodge dude94]

The one PIE motor FI-408E NA kinda looks like Users specs, he is going to be making some nice hp/TQ out of his motor. Now I see why he like's the M1 4bbl its what they use on there 408's.

Yeah. I think that'd be fun in a Ram shorty.

 

[Stegs]

there is nothing wrong with a 408, plenty of power and torque

to the original post, is there a reason you want the 426 over the 408?

just curious is all