Stroker 340>416 Build Advice
I think a 108 LSA is more likely to lower his vacuum for his power brake booster. And make it a little tougher to tune (he said he was a beginner to carb tuning)
Would a bolt-on Trick Flow head be less expensive than having someone pocket port a Edelbrock head? Labor $ add up real fast.
My pitiful solution to a vacuum problem;
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The dollar issue of porting Edelbrock heads vs a OKTB TF head is down to the cost and work done by the machinist from start to finish is a variable no one can account for since prices and work performed vary to much from shop to shop never mind region. After one checks the prices differences in there region and preferred shop, then one could make a decision. While an argument can be made to start with a better head, the overall cost may be the determining factor. As it is now, we know the Edelbrock head is capable OOTB. Since the goal can be made with the OITB Edelbrock head, the only draw back is a limited ceiling on power production which seems not to be an issue for the OP. But will it later? Is it something a fully ported Edelbrock can solve? Knowing the mathematics of cylinder head flow coupled with the right cam and associated parts could very well produce an engine making an easy 1.2-1.3 ft pounds of torque and upper 500 to 600 hp, IMO, I think he is covered for a while.
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is Molnar made in the USA or just final machining done state side ? Agree on the made in China stuff for 100 or 200 more I'll buy made in North America if possible
Without looking it up and going from memory, IIRC, it’s all American made start to finish. There are a few American made cranks. They are pricey. But there worth the price. Even more so if “Your going there” in terms of power.
The problem with the chink stuff is a lack of quality and adherence to what should be a final product spec. This may not be an issue with the Chinese. It is a two sided coin. If the Chinese aren’t doing what’s needed or asked in terms of meeting a spec, that’s on them. As of now, there doing a good job. The earlier Eagle cast cranks were not good and breaking under modest power. This has since been corrected. There forged cranks have always served well AFAIK.
I can’t remember hearing of a crank breakage on an aftermarket American crank in a long time. While I’m sure it’ll happen & has happened, no matter who’s crank it is, the reason why should be known before trashing the crank and the manufacturer.
