170 stroker turbo build

Charrlie_S said
The main reason I like the 170, is that is what I had when I started racing slants in "stock eliminator" way back when. I just ran what I had, and had many 170 spares. I am a "low dollar" racer. A 170 is actually a little "trickier" to build then the 198/225. Piston to valve clearance is an issue, no budget "race" type rods. Only headers available are the Aussiespeed. I have run the 225 engine ( never ran a 198) and have run quicker in the same car as the 170.

I understand that from your other posts I have read over the years, I get that.
I have no illusions that I can go faster with the stroked 170 compared to a 225 given the same modifications to both motors.
I just like the idea of using the 170. 50lbs lighter on the front end doesn’t hurt either.
As for Headers I plan on building my own.
What pistons are available to use with the 198 crank and the stock 170 rods or are they a custom build? I plan on collecting the parts needed and building on paper what I need to do before actually starting the build.
I probably will start with a better cam and lifters right off the bat. As for the rest probably stock as much as possible