Reply to "engine setup"

Panhe,

There are no disadvantages to stroking in my book, other than cost, and the cost of stroking is much less than what it once was. Stroking allows the motor to make more torque at every rpm, since horsepower is torque x rpm / 5252, a horsepower goal can be achieved at a lower rpm since the torque is greater at that rpm. Drivability will also be better for a given horsepower goal. Since the motor is not having to rely upon increased rpm to achieve a horsepower goal, the reliability of the motor will be better. The increased displacement also wakes up the throttle response of the big port 4V heads. In summary stroking provides more power without sacrificing drivability or reliability, and improves throttle response.

Before I recommend a cylinder head & intake system I have 2 more questions if you don't mind. First regarding the intake system. Will you be running a 2 plane manifold, do you want to run a tall single plane manifold for the bad ass looks, or are you planning planning fuel injection, if so which type? Second, will this motor be a stroker or standard displacement?

Your friend on the DTBB, George