Jake99SS

I'm trying to figure out where the cost difference is between an all bore short block and a stroker. I just don't see it. Sure, with the stroker, you have a $2000+ crankshaft which isn't needed with an all bore. But what are resleeved aluminum blocks running these days, $2300? All else being equal, forged pistons, rods, etc., where's the difference? What am I missing?

kewlbrz

The slight savings found in an all-bore, is that you can reuse your existing crank and rods, achieve roughly the same displacement as a stroker, and it will be a better track performer, due to it being a better flowing, quicker/higher revving engine.

Theres not a lot of cost difference if your gonna do quality components with either engine.

<small>[ October 17, 2002, 10:15 AM: Message edited by: kewlbrz ]</small>

Jake99SS

Assuming I wanted to do forged rods in either combo just for safety's sake, the difference is almost non-existant though right?

I rarely race the car. I just want a strong street performer that'll run at a track 2-3 times a year. I couldn't care less about how much power the engine would make at 6700+ rpm. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Does MTI have different warranty terms for their all bore motors than for the strokers?

EDIT:Never mind this ^^^^ I just looked up the warranty myself. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

<small>[ October 17, 2002, 10:25 AM: Message edited by: Jake99SS ]</small>

kewlbrz

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Jake99SS:
<strong>Assuming I wanted to do forged rods in either combo just for safety's sake, the difference is almost non-existant though right?

I rarely race the car. I just want a strong street performer that'll run at a track 2-3 times a year. I couldn't care less about how much power the engine would make at 6700+ rpm. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Does MTI have different warranty terms for their all bore motors than for the strokers?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If your not after high rpm racing. Then a stroker may suit you well. It will have great street manners, and a good feeling when mashing the pedal.

I'd check with the tuner you want to use for more specifics on what they can offer.

Ragtop 99

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Jake99SS:
<strong>
I rarely race the car. I just want a strong street performer that'll run at a track 2-3 times a year. I couldn't care less about how much power the engine would make at 6700+ rpm. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">In your situation it seems clear; get the stroker. you can mkae plenty of torque and not worry about a leaky block.

LeadFoot2

Also, if you've got to replace the crank and connecting rods alread (like some of us, or maybe just me), then the all bore is actually more if I don't have damage in the actual block. But I'm sure most of this debate is for people who haven't screwed up their engine already. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />