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?

 

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>

 

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>

 

</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.

 

</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.

 

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" />