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buddyL

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i have a complete stock bbf with casting # on block that reads D9TE-AB. i am looking to build a 514 or 521. can anyone tell me about this motor?
 
duanehydro

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1979 casting block, ready to build a 521 (I suggest) Could have been used in anything from a pickup to a lincoln.
has the longer sleeves. Go for it.
 
77Jet Star

77Jet Star

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Duanehydro said:
1979 casting block, ready to build a 521 (I suggest) Could have been used in anything from a pickup to a lincoln.
has the longer sleeves. Go for it.
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Could have been used in anything from a pickup to a Lincoln or a boat anchor.There I fixed it for you Duane JK Hang in there Duane see you soon.  :smile30:
 
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KONA77

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hey buddyL,  you build it, they will run,  good build on a BBF and ya don't need a blower to get to 3 digit speed... oh yeah
 
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buddyL

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thanks! i dont know about that boat anchor thing! my ancestors would come up out the grave and get me for putting a thing of beauty like that on the bottom of the lake. All i need now is a set of heads, machine shop, and a good builder
 
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TintMan

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buddyL said:
thanks! i dont know about that boat anchor thing! my ancestors would come up out the grave and get me for putting a thing of beauty like that on the bottom of the lake. All i need now is a set of heads, machine shop, and a good builder
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Is that REALLY all you need? :smile30:
 
pro53

pro53

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TintMan said:
buddyL said:
thanks! i dont know about that boat anchor thing! my ancestors would come up out the grave and get me for putting a thing of beauty like that on the bottom of the lake. All i need now is a set of heads, machine shop, and a good builder
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Is that REALLY all you need? :smile30:
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And alot Benjamins  :grin:
No matter what ya build :grin:
 
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sturat

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buddyL said:
well i guess i need a rotating essembly to! lol money wise! my daddy makes lots of that!
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Tuff call on the 514 or the 521 route????
Like the wrist pin angle of the 514 but also it is nice to know that if something happens inside the cylinder you can go bigger starting with the 521.
Might be wrong but a 521 is 60 over and a 514 is 80 over?? 
 
Devilman

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Back when I was thinking about building a stroker, I want to say Richard told me 521 was .030 over & a 557 was .060 over? Under that impression, I am(was) hoping my 429 block was salvageable as it sat because its .030 over right now.

Been awhile since we discussed it though. Richard would know....

Guess it also takes into consideration what kit you go with far as what crank you get...
 
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KONA77

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maybe this will help

4.39 bore x 4.15 stroke = 502 cubic inches

4.39 bore x 4.3 stroke = 520 cubic inches

4.39 bore x 4.5 stroke = 545 cubic inches
 
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buddyL

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Devilman said:
Back when I was thinking about building a stroker, I want to say Richard told me 521 was .030 over & a 557 was .060 over? Under that impression, I am(was) hoping my 429 block was salvageable as it sat because its .030 over right now.

Been awhile since we discussed it though. Richard would know....

Guess it also takes into consideration what kit you go with far as what crank you get...
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so lets just say on the low side of things to start out with! if i built a 514 and say maybe 650 hp. would i still have to have to raise height on wrist pins?
 
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buddyL

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Duanehydro said:
521= .030 over, 4.3 stroke. Great motor, I havn't personally built a 514.
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after finding the  motor in the shop and checking out the casting #s on the block and talking to few more people. i am leaning towards the 521
 
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