402 stroker vs ls3 critical question..
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402 stroker vs ls3 critical question..
My setup was a 08c6a6 with stock ls3,headers,ecs1500kit,methkit. I recently blew a hole through my block so I'm on the prowl for a new motor. Every used ls3 I come across ranges from 35~4k. I just stumbled upon a studded 402 stroker long block for 3500. Now I want to keep my my ecs kit, so would it be better to through the 402 in or wait to find a decent ls3? I'm not interested in spending 6k building forging a ls3. So what's you guys input... Pros and cons?
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It's better, not because it's stroked, but because it's built.
If both were built with good parts some would argue the stock cubes is better. I would disagree, which is why I run a 402 myself.
Again. Comparing a built 402 to a stock LS3, I can't imagine anyone would suggest stock is better.
If both were built with good parts some would argue the stock cubes is better. I would disagree, which is why I run a 402 myself.
Again. Comparing a built 402 to a stock LS3, I can't imagine anyone would suggest stock is better.
