static and dynamic compression and pump gas

Here ya go.... also available with 1.92" valves at a lower cost. But if you are racing, that seems like going in the wrong direction.

Hughes Engines

AL heads? The Edelbrocks are available now for $200 more for a pair versus than the 2.02" Indy X heads. If you are pushing the DCR envelope, it seems like a no-brainer to me to have the extra detonation resistance. But I am no expert on the porting work that you may be considering.

As for the pistons.....

• Put eyebrows in the ones you chose. Might be the easiest way to go. Not sure how thick the domes are on those.....
• If you are using the stock rods, then you might be able to press in some Eagle B930 bushings after turning them down to press fit into the rods... then hone the bushing for a press fit of the .927" pins. I am thinking of doing this for another stroker design.
• Or, buy 6.125" long Chevy rods for 2.100" journals and turn the crank for the smaller bearings.... you can even offset grind it to get a 3.60+" stroke and less decking on the block. The press versus floating pin matter may still need to be resolved, depending on how the rods are set up.

The above type of mods seems to be the order of the day when you are doing non-standard strokes on 318's/273's.