496 vs 427 tall deck

[baja265]

i have 427 tall deck truck #473478 and #353049 head, weiand stealth 454 intake if i want stroke to 496 with flat top piston i know need .060 bore + 4.25 crankshaft, and spacer intake kit.

 

but what rod length and piston type should i use?

[Pyro]

best to get a complete kit.

 

if you have a tall deck then use a 4.5 inch stroke.

 

here is a kit http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ESP-11126030/

 

515 cid, 4.280 bore, 4.5 stroke, 6.7" rods.