My build 396 cid on E85 w/ 14:1
02-22-2014, 07:53 AM
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I wish you the best on this build but in 2014 I see zero appeal in building a 3.9 bore based engine w/ a big stroker crank. With the abundance of 4" bore combos they're such a more rounded platform. I'd hate to see someone spend all this money then have to scrap it should anything happen to the block. Now you're sitting on a bunch of undesirable parts (gigantic crank/3.903 pistons).
Been there done that....never again
Been there done that....never again
02-22-2014, 10:00 AM
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I wish you the best on this build but in 2014 I see zero appeal in building a 3.9 bore based engine w/ a big stroker crank. With the abundance of 4" bore combos they're such a more rounded platform. I'd hate to see someone spend all this money then have to scrap it should anything happen to the block. Now you're sitting on a bunch of undesirable parts (gigantic crank/3.903 pistons).
Been there done that....never again
Been there done that....never again
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02-23-2014, 09:43 PM
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Pointless post. Noted but I didn't ask your opinion on whether you would do it or not. Informative posts only please, I have decided what I am doing so your opinion in that regard is irrelevant (doing a 396 or not). The only things that would need replacing if I went with a bigger bore are the pistons and block. Not really that much of a waste. Plus I can't afford the 4.185" bore build I eventually want at this time so working with what I have works and my engine needed a rebuild anyways.
02-24-2014, 04:18 PM
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Cool it's cheaper anyways. Now it's time to order my Kooks 2" headers. I still haven't totally figured what I am doing with that. Whether I am going y pipe and 4" mufflex or duals. The mufflex isn't stainless steel so I might just do a cutout or duals. There is a custom exhaust shop near me so I might see if they can make true duals or 4" version of my LM1 for a reasonable price but in stainless steel.
02-25-2014, 09:21 AM
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The shop near me just got back to me apparently they don't have a mandrel bender....but there is one further south, about an hour or so that does so I'll see what they can do. Hopefully they can make me some duals for less than the Kooks if not I'll just bite the bullet and get the Kooks TDs.
02-25-2014, 09:56 AM
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My headers will be 3.5" collectors or at least I think the Kooks headers have a 3.5" collector with the 2" primaries otherwise I would. Are the TSP ones stainless? Unless I go with 1 7/8 headers instead of 2".
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02-25-2014, 10:11 AM
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I could but then why run the 2" headers with 3.5" collectors? Mine is not a daily driver either so stainless probably isn't necessary. According to their site it is stainless though just in the 3"...damn.
02-25-2014, 10:19 AM
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To a point anyways lol but I do feel the price of the Kooks is ridiculous, ws6tore although has them for under $1600 for the catted version. I'll get the headers and then figure it out from there as to what I do which is either have TDs fabbed up or just go with Kooks TDs.
