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BJR....I think you are thinking right . I have been studying this combination also...I believe this is a way better combination for longevity than the 4" stroke and I believe will make more power per cubic in. because it has alot better rod angle and will not have the cylinder wall drag that a 4" stoke will and if you think about it still has the 360 concept. Only thing is that you will have to buzz a little (for drag racing) harder than the 4" stroke because you will not have as much torque...As for the alcohol, I don't believe it will help you a full 1 second as for the cars we have tried it on it has only helped about 60 tire hp and at 9.80 this will not increase a full second...Now remember these are just my thoughts and my wife says they're not to bright..LOL...Anyway, this is a very good thread you started...Lee