what is it like driving a big block stroker?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

matthew79 · 06-02-2011, 01:26 PM

I'm curious to know what its like driving these trucks with like a 550 or 600 HP big block. Is it scary fast and dangerous? Or are these trucks heavy enough to keep things under control? Anybody lower or bag their trucks with a big block and had problems getting everything to fit? Thanks!
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custom1970 · 06-02-2011, 01:38 PM

I have a 402 BB with some engine work, but not pushing anywhere near 600 hp. So, i would say yes!! they'd be scary fast, that is assuming you get them to hookup. Problem with mine is it'll spin the tires all day since there's little weight over the rear end. I'm also running 50's on it

**RenoKeene** · 06-02-2011, 02:23 PM

Ya, hard to get hooked up but......the pull from 35 to 75 is pure rush. With a good posi on coils these track straight with pretty good front to back weight transfer.....slowing down is the opposite! Put real good disks up front, you'll need them.

*Fitz* · 06-02-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by matthew79

I'm curious to know what its like driving these trucks with like a 550 or 600 HP big block. Is it scary fast and dangerous? Or are these trucks heavy enough to keep things under control? Anybody lower or bag their trucks with a big block and had problems getting everything to fit? Thanks!
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ZZ572 in a 67 stepside---620 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque. Scary? no. Fast? You bet yer backside. lowered 4.5 rear 3.5 front. fits just fine.

Kerry P · 06-02-2011, 04:41 PM

There was a GMC with a sbc and a 6-71 blower in town a while back. When I saw it on a chassis dyno it was a bit over 450 RWHP IIRC. It looked like a handful on the road. Too much is usually just about right.

Kerry P

Petie724x4 · 06-02-2011, 10:41 PM

Was with a buddy on the weekend, ZZ572 in a 71 Blazer 4x4. Stock drivetrain(to see how long it would last). 1 pull in a small town tractor pull, first round, turned the rear driveshaft into a twisty-cone. The break showed at least three twists before snapping.

Sounded awsome though.

*Fitz* · 06-03-2011, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Petie724x4

Was with a buddy on the weekend, ZZ572 in a 71 Blazer 4x4. Stock drivetrain(to see how long it would last). 1 pull in a small town tractor pull, first round, turned the rear driveshaft into a twisty-cone. The break showed at least three twists before snapping.

Sounded awsome though.

Kinda like this?

http://s851.photobucket.com/albums/a...urrent=572.mp4

*Fitz* · 06-03-2011, 11:09 AM

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Petie724x4 · 06-03-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Fitz

Kinda like this?

http://s851.photobucket.com/albums/a...urrent=572.mp4

Yes......but a lot more clutch smoke and gravel

barryvanhook · 06-04-2011, 01:39 AM

I don't have a big block stroker motor, but I do have a 417 hp Smeding 383 stroker. As far as what it is like, just imagine your cab filling up with tire smoke.

Barry

77BBGMC · 09-03-2011, 11:13 PM

I know I'm in the wrong section since I have a 77, posted this over there the other day. Ran across your question doing a search on stroker motors. I have 496 in the 550hp range, not fast but fun to drive. Serves the purpose it was built for. The best part of it is you can putt around town or blow the tires off of it if you feel the need.

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wwotr · 09-04-2011, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by matthew79

I'm curious to know what its like driving these trucks with like a 550 or 600 HP big block. Is it scary fast and dangerous? Or are these trucks heavy enough to keep things under control? Anybody lower or bag their trucks with a big block and had problems getting everything to fit? Thanks!
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Ya know I've always thought/said,
"There's something to be said in Just knowing you have that much HP is good enough for ".

fastwillie 696969 · 09-04-2011, 02:13 AM

i let you know i just got my truck today ,502 maybe 700 hp as soon as i get to the dyno i find out just what it has for hp and tq

Hubscrub · 09-04-2011, 09:08 AM

"whats is it like driving a big block stroker" i'd stay alot of gas stops

i've never had one (big block) but my small block 383 stroker is pretty fun, but my inline 6 was too

cpetersen · 09-04-2011, 10:27 AM

I'm running about 500hp with a 454. I'm getting 5-6 miles to the gallon without AC.

mbgmike · 09-04-2011, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hubscrub

"whats is it like driving a big block stroker" i'd stay alot of gas stops

i've never had one (big block) but my small block 383 stroker is pretty fun, but my inline 6 was too

we have a friend of ours in houston here with a blown big block. forgot the size. he went on a 24 mile round trip and burnt 15 gallons of fuel

Hubscrub · 09-04-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mbgmike

we have a friend of ours in houston here with a blown big block. forgot the size. he went on a 24 mile round trip and burnt 15 gallons of fuel

holy crap!

fastwillie 696969 · 09-04-2011, 11:58 PM

i filled my tank up 13 gallon ,drove about 30 miles my f/g read just over 1/2 tank
and i used my transbrake for the first time ,i love the launch

wwotr · 09-05-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mbgmike

we have a friend of ours in houston here with a blown big block. forgot the size. he went on a 24 mile round trip and burnt 15 gallons of fuel

......and you say it, like that's a BAD thing.

So.Cal.Super · 09-05-2011, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mbgmike

we have a friend of ours in houston here with a blown big block. forgot the size. he went on a 24 mile round trip and burnt 15 gallons of fuel

Pass everything on the road!!!!!

....Except a gas station

**Tom Vogel** · 09-05-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cpetersen

I'm running about 500hp with a 454. I'm getting 5-6 miles to the gallon without AC.

What gear ratio are you running?
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mbgmike · 09-05-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by So.Cal.Super

Pass everything on the road!!!!!

....Except a gas station

He worked for suncoast fuel distributors so he did get it a little cheaper.The engine came out of his dragster and he put it in his chevelle.

But heck its fun

MT71c-10 · 09-05-2011, 11:52 AM

It's like a little afternoon delight!

68Stepbed · 09-05-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mbgmike

we have a friend of ours in houston here with a blown big block. forgot the size. he went on a 24 mile round trip and burnt 15 gallons of fuel

So instead of miles per gallon(MPG), he measures in (GPM) Gallons per mile.

PanelDeland · 09-05-2011, 01:03 PM

24 mile round trip,but how many miles on the odometer? You know he had to be spinning the tires a bit.lol

06-02-2011, 01:26 PM	#1
matthew79 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 381	what is it like driving a big block stroker?? I'm curious to know what its like driving these trucks with like a 550 or 600 HP big block. Is it scary fast and dangerous? Or are these trucks heavy enough to keep things under control? Anybody lower or bag their trucks with a big block and had problems getting everything to fit? Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device

06-02-2011, 01:38 PM	#2
custom1970 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 467	Re: what is it like driving a big block stroker?? I have a 402 BB with some engine work, but not pushing anywhere near 600 hp. So, i would say yes!! they'd be scary fast, that is assuming you get them to hookup. Problem with mine is it'll spin the tires all day since there's little weight over the rear end. I'm also running 50's on it __________________ 1970 CST LB Fleetside, 402 BB, PS, PB,AC 1968 Firebird 400 conv. 1965 Chris Craft 17' wood ski boat (SN #0001)

06-02-2011, 02:23 PM	#3
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: what is it like driving a big block stroker?? Ya, hard to get hooked up but......the pull from 35 to 75 is pure rush. With a good posi on coils these track straight with pretty good front to back weight transfer.....slowing down is the opposite! Put real good disks up front, you'll need them. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

06-02-2011, 04:41 PM	#5
Kerry P Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Harrison Arkansas Posts: 164	Re: what is it like driving a big block stroker?? There was a GMC with a sbc and a 6-71 blower in town a while back. When I saw it on a chassis dyno it was a bit over 450 RWHP IIRC. It looked like a handful on the road. Too much is usually just about right. Kerry P

06-02-2011, 10:41 PM	#6
Petie724x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Almonte, Ontario, Canada Posts: 155	Re: what is it like driving a big block stroker?? Was with a buddy on the weekend, ZZ572 in a 71 Blazer 4x4. Stock drivetrain(to see how long it would last). 1 pull in a small town tractor pull, first round, turned the rear driveshaft into a twisty-cone. The break showed at least three twists before snapping. Sounded awsome though.

06-03-2011, 11:09 AM	#8
Fitz Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 2,183	Re: what is it like driving a big block stroker?? duplicate post deleted Last edited by Fitz; 06-03-2011 at 11:09 AM.

06-04-2011, 01:39 AM	#10
barryvanhook Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 148	Re: what is it like driving a big block stroker?? I don't have a big block stroker motor, but I do have a 417 hp Smeding 383 stroker. As far as what it is like, just imagine your cab filling up with tire smoke. Barry __________________ Barry L. Van Hook '69 Chevy Frankentruck Last edited by barryvanhook; 06-04-2011 at 01:40 AM.

09-04-2011, 02:13 AM	#13
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: what is it like driving a big block stroker?? i let you know i just got my truck today ,502 maybe 700 hp as soon as i get to the dyno i find out just what it has for hp and tq __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

09-04-2011, 09:08 AM	#14
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: what is it like driving a big block stroker?? "whats is it like driving a big block stroker" i'd stay alot of gas stops i've never had one (big block) but my small block 383 stroker is pretty fun, but my inline 6 was too __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14 Last edited by Hubscrub; 09-04-2011 at 02:45 PM.

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cpetersen Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: mesa az Posts: 211	Re: what is it like driving a big block stroker?? I'm running about 500hp with a 454. I'm getting 5-6 miles to the gallon without AC.

09-04-2011, 11:58 PM	#18
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: what is it like driving a big block stroker?? i filled my tank up 13 gallon ,drove about 30 miles my f/g read just over 1/2 tank and i used my transbrake for the first time ,i love the launch __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

09-05-2011, 11:52 AM	#23
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09-05-2011, 01:03 PM	#25
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