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F4A42 AUTO TRANS FWD

$3,458.34

SKU: A040 T400804

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This ATK High Performance Ford 408 Stroker Base Engine uses a seasoned OE roller block (1993-1997). It features a Scat 4340 forged internal balance crankshaft, Scat 4340 forged H beam connecting rods with ARP 8740 bolts, and forged 10.1 compression pistons. Designed as a significant power upgrade for vehicles originally equipped with Ford 289, 302, or 351W V8 engines. Engine Specifications: • HP: 480 • TQ: 500 • Block: Seasoned OE roller block 1993-1997 • Bore/Stroke: 4.040 x 4.000 • Displacement: 408 • Crankshaft: Scat 4340 forged internal balance • Rods: Scat 4340 forged H beam with ARP 8740 bolts • Pistons: Forged 10.1 compression • Rings: Moly • Camshaft: Hyd. Roller • Cam Specs: 235/238 @50 .573in/.582ex 112LSA • Timing Chain: Double roller • Cylinder Heads: ATK HP aluminum 58cc/205cc 2.02/1.60 • Rocker Arms: Billet aluminum roller rockers 1.6 ratio • Oil Pan: Moroso front sump 7qt street/strip pan • Oil Pump: Melling high volume. Recommended Components: • Balancer: Internal balance • Flexplate/Flywheel: Internal balance • Intake Manifold: Edelbrock performer RPM air gap dual plane • Distributor: Pro billet (with upgraded melonite or steel gear) • Water Pump: Early RH inlet standard rotation • Carburetor: Quick Fuel 770CFM vacuum secondaries electric choke #BR-67258 • Fuel Pump: Mechanical 110GPH • Spark Plugs: Autolite #3923 • Spark Plug Wires: 8mm. Engine Info: • Oil: Conventional / Non Synthetic 10W30 • Oil Filter: Wix or K&N per application • Timing: 34-36 Degrees • Spark Plug Gap: .035” • Firing Order: 13726548 • Octane: 91+ • Stall Converter: 2500+ • Exhaust: 1 3/4 Headers.

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BrandATK ENGINES
Part NumberA040 T400804

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