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Old May 3, 2004 | 05:38 PM
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Default Lunati/MTI/??? stroker kits

Hey guys, I'd appreciate some help. I'm not too familiar with stroker motors, but I'd like to build my first one........how do go about picking the right kit (nothing too big, ie. 383)? what size cam to match? I'll leave the question open, please include any advice/tips etc you may have. Thanks again!

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Old May 3, 2004 | 07:05 PM
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The most popular of all, 383 is a good choice IMO.
However unless you're a pro at doing LS1's, I would just give your motor to someone who can. Tolerances are going to be critical for the life of your motor and it ain't a picnic.
MTI is really meticulous in their work. Not to mention that their R1 cam is a beast in disguise with a 114 lsa. Depending on the power range desired, make sure you get the best rods, and machining you can afford. Forged crank is not really necessary if you stay in the 500 rwhp range and under 6800 rpm. A nitrated and/or ionized one is a plus. Stage 2 heads are also a minimum requirement. I would go with 10.8:1 to 11:1 CR.
My advice is plan carefully and don't take ANY shortcuts.

Oh and also get ready to dish out 10K at least for the whole package
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Old May 4, 2004 | 08:00 AM
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I would go bigger then the R1 maybe something like 244 250 609 615 112 or 114 lsa.
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