"Viper" 450 HP
(Stage 5)

CAD $13,995

With an extremely aggressive exhaust note and a choppy/thundering idle, you are sure to get a rush and grab everyone’s attention.

This is the baddest small block in our lineup and it’s loaded with premium, brand name “go fast” parts.

Whether you want to be the king of the street, steal the show, or dominate the quarter mile, the Viper is the engine for you.

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Ford 408 c.i Engine with 450 HP

Engine Overview

Key Notes

  • 450 horsepower/ 485 Ft/lbs torque
  • 408 Cubic Inch Stroker
  • Windsor based
  • Bore and stroke: 4.030” X 4.000”
  • 9.4:1 Compression
  • Recommended 91 octane fuel
  • Works well with 2500rpm torque converter/ Manual trans
  • Strong camshaft sound at idle
  • Great horsepower and torque throughout entire RPM band
  • Power band 2800-6000 RPM
  • Rev limit: 6200 RPM

Dyno Results

Dyno Graph Results for Ford Stage 5 showing peak torque of 495TQ and peak horsepower of 468HP

Block:

  • Durabond cam bearings
  • Align honed mains with ARP bolts
  • Precision bored and honed within .0002”
  • Square decked with ultra-smooth surface finish
  • Brass freeze plugs installed

Rotating Assembly

  • Eagle Specialty Products steel stroker crankshaft
  • Eagle Specialty Products forged connecting rods with ARP bolts
  • Keith Black hypereutectic dish top pistons with coated skirts
  • Hastings moly rings
  • Clevite tri-metal bearings
  • Cloyes timing set
  • Comp Cams performance Hydraulic roller camshaft
  • Melling oil pump
  • Manley pushrods
  • Melling roller lifters

Cylinder Heads

  • PW Aluminum cylinder heads: 60cc combustion chamber, 2.02”/1.6” stainless steel valves, Dual valve springs, screw in studs, guide plates
  • Elgin roller rockers: 1.6 ratio
  • ARP head bolts

Accessories

  • Dual plane aluminum intake manifold
  • Edelbrock intake gaskets
  • Holley Quickfuel 750CFM carburetor, vacuum secondary with electric choke
  • Chrome dual fuel feed line
  • Billet HEI distributor
  • MSD/Taylor spark plug wires
  • Champion spark plugs
  • Power bond harmonic damper
  • New aluminum timing cover
  • Chrome or painted valve covers
  • Chrome or painted oil pan
  •  matching stainless steel hardware throughout engine

Other Options

We are happy to accomodate any choices in block paint colour and spark plug wire colour at no extra cost. Our crate engines also include the choice of chrome or black tinware (valve covers and air cleaner).

Please feel free to contact us for pricing on other choices for aftermarket valve covers and other accessories!

Start your Stage 5 build today!

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What is included with our crate engines?

Our base engine packages include the following items:
  • Long Block Assembly
  • Timing Cover
  • Intake Manifold
  • Air Cleaner
  • Harmonic Dampener Bolt
  • Distributor
  • Spark Plugs
  • Engine Oil
  • Engine Lift Plate
  • Oil Pan
  • Valve Covers (chrome/painted included in price)
  • Carburetor & Gasket
  • Harmonic Dampener (Balancer)
  • Flexplate (or flywheel at additional cost)
  • Spark Plug Wires
  • Oil Filter
  • Exhaust Gaskets

We also offer an optional completion kit, if you don't have these parts from your old engine:
  • Water Pump
  • Power Steering Pump
  • Billet Aluminum V-Belt Pulley Set
  • V-Belts
  • Fuel Pump
  • Billet Dipstick
  • PCV Valve
  • Alternator
  • High Torque Mini Starter
  • Accessory Brackets & Hardware
  • Fuel Pump Pushrod & Spacer Plate
  • Carb Fuel Feed Line
  • Valve Cover Breather
  • Flywheel/Flexplate Bolts

Below are additional parts that may be required. Please contact us if you have any questions concerning compatability with your new engine. We are able to provide direct fit headers or exhaust manifolds for almost all applications, as well as upgraded transmissions, clutch kits, and torque converters.
  • Thermostat Housing
  • Headers
  • Torque Converter
  • Clutch Kit
  • PCV Valve
  • Valve Cover Breather
  • Throttle Linkage
  • Radiator Fan
  • Fuel Injection
  • Thermostat
  • Header Bolts
  • Torque Converter Bolts
  • Pressure Plate Bolts
  • Vacuum (distributor, booster, PCV)
  • Intake Manifold fittings (heater core)
  • Aluminum Radiator
  • Transmission