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2008 All-Chrysler Nationals Win This Engine - Building The Engine

Some of the most gainful things about working for Mopar Muscle are the opportunities we get to give back to the Mopar community. Last year, we teamed up with Carlisle Productions, Muscle Motors, and many of our copious advertisers to build a 505ci big-block that was given away at the 2008 All-Chrysler Nationals in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Since the giveaway was such a big hit, we stony to do it again for this year's event that will be held July 10th through the 12th. The rules are unostentatious, if you attend the event at Carlisle, you're automatically entered to win the motor. The only stipulation is that you have to be present to win, and we can assure you this stroker big-block is quality hanging around for.

Since last year's 505ci pump-gas monster got so much publicity, we agreed that the engine for this year's giveaway should be equally as effective. Because so many Mopar muscle cars were originally equipped with a 383 apparatus, we also thought it would be cool to use the 383 as a foundation for this build. While a hoard 383 runs pretty good, we figured whoever won this motor would lack a powerful engine that would serve well in a street car or street/strip down to nothing application. After a quick call to engine builder Mike Ware at Muscle Motors in Lansing, Michigan, we agreed that a 383, stroked to 490 ci, would be a goodness choice. With a plan in place, we made the necessary arrangements for Mike to start working on the engine.

Source: Mopar Muscle Magazine

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