Crank is shot, do I stroke it or not?

RustyRatRod said
I'm not readin your book (no offense), but what I always do when I have to make a complex decision is write down the pros on one side of a piece of paper and the cons on the other. Usually makes it easy.

Looks and sounds like you have a nice foundation.

Awww...hey but at least I can't be faulted for not giving enough info! So many times I come across these threads and the first thing you read is "What do you want it to do? What do you have to work with?" And, since I'm at the keyboard 9 hours a day I tend to type really really fast.

You're right...lay out the pros and cons of each. On the stroker side of things... since I need crank and pistons, that's 2/3 of the stroker kit right there.

Jo Diesel said
If you have to buy a crank I would step up to the stroker. You can do the rear end as you come up with more money. If you don't build the foundation of the motor you want, you will spend more money later when you re do it. Better intake headers, carbs can always be added later.
If your heads are junk I would go with a set of aluminum. If you have to go through a set of used heads and have them ported you are not very far cost wise from new. They are probably what you really want anyway
I think your cam and small carb should be fine for a driver and if you don't abuse it your rear end will last for a while. The more torque at low rpms will help make up for the highway gears at low speeds

That's what I'm thinking, but the aluminum heads would put me over budget. I do have the 750 Holley that can be used. I'm still debating. It would work well with the Air Gap. Thanks for the vote of confidence on the cam though. That helps!

Abodybomber said
If Brian is doing his usual head work,absolutely stroke it. Makes those street friendly gears, fun.

Nice! Wait, which street friendly gears? the 2.76:1 gears? Good thing if I start off with that is that I can swap them later. Just change out the chunk.

j par said
Remember, the pistons will be expensive for a stroker. My 2 cents - fresh up the 360, use the 8 1/4 rearend, and get your paint on. Then you'll have a nice street able car that looks and go's good.

The block also needs to be bored too, so new pistons are going in as well. The cylinders are good, but no cross hatch left so boring was recommended. I guess one more reason to go stroker, right?

famous bob said
stroker-3:23-4 speed. tallest tire you can get on it:coffee2:

That combination will work for the 360 build too, but I do like what you're saying. ;)