I've been wanting to start a thread on this topic for a while as I'm hard pressed to find a suitable resource on this issue. Since is the main forum I go to for advice, parts, knowledge etc this is the best place to appeal to.
Having a rough plan that will eventually lead me to cams (still unsure on 288s vs 280s) after everything I've done engine wise, I wanted to weight the options of getting a ground up build (or doing it myself should that opportunity arise). My goal is basically as close to 400whp NA on pump gas, while keeping some of the daily reliability.
On a pure cost benefit analysis for power NA vs FI is basically a non issue, unless you factor in the complete package (heat management, weight etc). Those are things I'm not willing to give up as the car will maintain its daily use and see probably 5 or more track days a year. All maintenance has been done, save for top side reinforcement of the RACP with which I'm struggling with as I want a 4 piece tie in to the factory bolts but don't really want a half cage due to weight (CMP has this but would like something that looks a bit nicer).
Main suppliers of stroker kits I've narrowed down to 3:
-Carbahn (Steve Dinan)
-VAC
-Lang Racing
Having had some quick correspondence with CarBahn, I like the idea of getting what is basically a zero mile stroked S54 (I think they only offer a 3.3L for street/performance uses) that also gets run on an engine dyno before shipping out. Power without any supporting mods is considerable with cams circa 370-390whp depending on metrics used. I'm not sure if they would also apply their correction to the crank for rod bearings that they talked about (Steve Dinan) in a recent Smoking Tire Podcast.
Things to consider beyond the new hotness of a stroker and its power are running costs compared to stock and reliability. Admittedly I'm a bit a novice to the platform having only gotten my car in 2019, but I dove in feet first and did my best to do it the "right" way. I don't mind the cookie cutter way of doing things if it's the best way to go.
I dont know of many members that have stroker kits on their cars but would definitely appreciate the feedback and their findings, as well as anyone else with work/use experience on the issue.
Having a rough plan that will eventually lead me to cams (still unsure on 288s vs 280s) after everything I've done engine wise, I wanted to weight the options of getting a ground up build (or doing it myself should that opportunity arise). My goal is basically as close to 400whp NA on pump gas, while keeping some of the daily reliability.
On a pure cost benefit analysis for power NA vs FI is basically a non issue, unless you factor in the complete package (heat management, weight etc). Those are things I'm not willing to give up as the car will maintain its daily use and see probably 5 or more track days a year. All maintenance has been done, save for top side reinforcement of the RACP with which I'm struggling with as I want a 4 piece tie in to the factory bolts but don't really want a half cage due to weight (CMP has this but would like something that looks a bit nicer).
Main suppliers of stroker kits I've narrowed down to 3:
-Carbahn (Steve Dinan)
-VAC
-Lang Racing
Having had some quick correspondence with CarBahn, I like the idea of getting what is basically a zero mile stroked S54 (I think they only offer a 3.3L for street/performance uses) that also gets run on an engine dyno before shipping out. Power without any supporting mods is considerable with cams circa 370-390whp depending on metrics used. I'm not sure if they would also apply their correction to the crank for rod bearings that they talked about (Steve Dinan) in a recent Smoking Tire Podcast.
Things to consider beyond the new hotness of a stroker and its power are running costs compared to stock and reliability. Admittedly I'm a bit a novice to the platform having only gotten my car in 2019, but I dove in feet first and did my best to do it the "right" way. I don't mind the cookie cutter way of doing things if it's the best way to go.
I dont know of many members that have stroker kits on their cars but would definitely appreciate the feedback and their findings, as well as anyone else with work/use experience on the issue.
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