Different Strokes

[ECMnut at aol.com]

 I have to agree with M.Pitts on the fact that turbos allow you to make
the big torque numbers without excessive RPM.  With a 4 inch stroke
in a small block chev, it sounds like your rod/stroke ratio will be
more suited for lower RPM duty.  You are adding a torque producer
(in the form of a turbo) to a 400-500 foot lb torque monster engine...   
I think your biggest headache will be traction.(can I come over?).8~)
Mike V.

> n a conversation with the machine shop this afternoon the engine builder
said 
> I should consider going with a shorter stroke.  I can build a 4" stroke 434 
> ci, a 3.75" 406 ci, or a 3.48" stroke 355 ci engine.  The block I have is 
> already clearanced for the 4" stroke so the additional cost of preparing the
> block isn't a factor.   I already own the 4" crank and rods, and the crank 
> can be traded out for a shorter stroke without any additional cost.