build strokers or buy them

autoxcuda said

15 lbs of boost supercharged 440. You didn't say, but I'll assume approaching600 hp was projected/expected.

You admit, he had some inconsistant stuff he threw money at; polished counterweight vs true decking and align honing. On a 15 lbs boosted motor. ](*,) I guess he didn't "get what he payed for" with that polished crank.



Best machine work is not going to fix that. I'm sure that contributed to his issues too.

OP was talking a naturally aspirated motor that will make a little more than one HP per cubic inch.

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I realize the OP's build is going to be different, and I apologize for straying off a little. But my point was more for the "getting what you pay for" argument. I don't believe in skimping on machine work no matter what the build is. I believe everything I stated as always having done, helps keep a build together longer, stroker or not. It has worked well for me, so that's what I do.

And by buying a pre-built short block, how do you really know what you're getting as far as machine work goes, unless you tear it down and have a look? And if you're going to all that trouble, why not build it yourself? Just my opinion.