Jon Barrett Hot Rod Engines...
Jon Barrett Hot Rod Engines provided Classic Creations with this 514ci stroker kit for 385-series 429/460ci big-blocks. Included in this kit are a nodular-iron 4.150-inch stroke crank, cap-screw forged I-beam rods, forged flat-top pistons, Total Seal piston rings, and Clevite 77 main and rod bearings. Pistons are available in standard and various oversizes up to .060-inch.
Build For Power
It is truly incredible how much power we're able to achieve from a given amount of displacement today. These great power gains come from better cylinder head and camshaft technology, and stuffing more displacement into the blocks we've been playing with for four decades. Stroker kits have enabled us to pump big-block displacement into lightweight small-blocks. Just imagine, a 347ci powerhouse based on the 289 or 302, or a 427ci based on the 351W.
With all of this stroker logic in mind, what does this approach do for the 429/460ci 385-series fat-block? We can grow small-blocks as high as 429ci. However, did you know you can huff as much as 600 ci into the 429/460 block? You can with a variety of forged- and nodular-iron stroker kits in the marketplace. To keep things conservative, Jon Barrett Hot Rod Engines errs on the side of reliability. We want a big-block that's going to live to fight another day. We're pumping the cubes to 514 ci with a 4340 steel stroker kit.
Our platform is a fully-machined...
Our platform is a fully-machined Ford 460 block fitted with...
...Clevite 77 cam bearings,...
...Clevite 77 cam bearings, a proven engine package that's also reliable for street use.
Jon Barrett does all of the...
Jon Barrett does all of the things your local machine shop can do and more. Because Jon Barrett wants to sell you a reliable engine, all tolerances are checked and rechecked throughout the build process. Each engine is hand-built with special attention to detail as opposed to assembly line style.
We like the very methodical...
We like the very methodical approach Jon Barrett Hot Rod Engines uses in all of its engine builds. Every build follows the same path to ensure nothing critical is missed. The end result is a lot of value for the money.
Despite what you hear about...
Despite what you hear about discount crate engines, Jon Barrett Hot Rod Engines uses top drawer parts like ARP, Fluidampr, Edelbrock, Holley, Weiand, Comp Cams, Crane, Fel-Pro, Speed Pro, and more.
Our 514 has top-line valvetrain...
Our 514 has top-line valvetrain components from Comp Cams. Shown here is a more traditional flat-tappet setup from Comp Cams. Classic Creations went for an aggressive hydraulic cam and Pro Magnum roller rockers. Again, budget dictates selection.
Each and every Jon Barrett...
Each and every Jon Barrett crate engine is degreed to determine cam specs and bottom end integrity. Remember, not every crankshaft is spot on. Degreeing the cam is another way to get optimum power from the engine.
It costs a lot more, but if...
It costs a lot more, but if your budget will allow, opt for a roller hydraulic which reduces internal friction and improves performance.
Edelbrock enables hot rodders...
Edelbrock enables hot rodders to shop for everything in one location. Jon Barrett has topped our 514 with Edelbrock 429/460 Cobra Jet aluminum heads. This enables us to run higher compression and net more power. Comp Cams Pro Magnum rocker arms are bulletproof pieces; race ready for Saturday night and reliable for day-in and day-out street use. On top is a Victor Jr. single-plane manifold, good for high-rpm breathing. Although the Edelbrock Thunder Series 800-cfm carburetor is perfect for this application, we opted for an 870-cfm Holley Street Avenger with vacuum secondaries. In front is an Edelbrock Victor Series water pump, which offers high flow and greatly improved cooling.