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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 07:43 PM
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Default Buying stroker kit...last minute concerns...enginekits.com

Well I've decided it's easier to add a stroker kit while the engine is out of the car, so that's what I'm doing now instead of heads :D
I can add those later.

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1. I'm going to use "enginekits.com" and was wondering if anyone has used them before?

2.I guess I have a 2 piece seal from what I've head on my 1980 L-82. This true? heh...

3. I'm going to be adding nitrous and possibly a supercharger down the line. Besides getting dished pistons (8.3:1 approx with 76cc heads), do I really need the Hypereutectic pistons?

4. I know I need the block punched to 30 over. Do I need them to do anything else to the block while they have it?

Thanks...more questions to come for cam selection soon! :) :lol:
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btw...anything I'm forgetting?
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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do I really need the Hypereutectic pistons?
No, if you're running a nitrous shot of about 125hp or more you NEED forged pistons. Hypereutectics will be fine with nitrous shots of 100hp or smaller. I was told this by Mike69, who does professional nitrous sales/installation. Good luck with your motor :cheers:
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 07:48 PM
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joes you have a 2 piece rear main seal,if your going with nitrous someday at least hyper. pistons,what ryan just said if your going bigger then forged.


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Make sure they clearance the block for the rods for the 383.


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Old Apr 2, 2003 | 07:36 AM
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Thanks guys...2 questions down, 2 to go! :)
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