Which stroker kit?
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I have decided to stay 350 cid. Wear on block (all 8 cylinders) is between 3 - 5/100 mm (not inch) and block is in quite good condition. Will hone cylinder to new bore 4.02" and install a brand new crankshaft with 3.48" stroke. Also new pistons will be installed.
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Be surprised how well less cubes & less crankshaft stroke works in a SBC when you need to wind it out above 8K rpm's consistent.
Need to gear down for more off the corner torque although.
Out of the corner & RPM's are up.
Long stroke SBC need more time to get to Peak HP with heavier rotating assembly.
Shorter stroke engine is up front once again.
Need to gear down for more off the corner torque although.
Out of the corner & RPM's are up.
Long stroke SBC need more time to get to Peak HP with heavier rotating assembly.
Shorter stroke engine is up front once again.
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the added bonus of a stroker is from the added torque in the length of the arm around the center line of the crankshaft.
*shrugs*
I prefer a lower revving 383 with some torque then worrying about a 350 at 6000-7000rpm, seems like alot of stuff can go wrong north of 5000rpm in any engine, I don't care what you build it for but i've noticed stuff seems to blow up the higher you revv it.... just saying.
enjoy your 350.
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another 30ci doesn't help your overall hp much.... other than another 9% or so...
the added bonus of a stroker is from the added torque in the length of the arm around the center line of the crankshaft.
*shrugs*
I prefer a lower revving 383 with some torque then worrying about a 350 at 6000-7000rpm, seems like alot of stuff can go wrong north of 5000rpm in any engine, I don't care what you build it for but i've noticed stuff seems to blow up the higher you revv it.... just saying.
enjoy your 350.
the added bonus of a stroker is from the added torque in the length of the arm around the center line of the crankshaft.
*shrugs*
I prefer a lower revving 383 with some torque then worrying about a 350 at 6000-7000rpm, seems like alot of stuff can go wrong north of 5000rpm in any engine, I don't care what you build it for but i've noticed stuff seems to blow up the higher you revv it.... just saying.
enjoy your 350.
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I have been down that road to.. Looked at Golen engines. Shipping an engine form US to Europe cost some money. Even if buying engine from reputable shop it might brake - then what? Could buy an engine an strip it down to check.
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i would reccomend a builder build one and ship it unless you are saving a ton doing it yourself. my builder has about 40 Lt1/4s under his belt and none have let go. This includes a few over 1000rwhp ( think2 are in europe) and he has int'l shipping experience. pm me for info if you like.
