Final report on 526 Stroker + stats & video

OldmanRick said

I have no comment on the cost. Serious power cost serious $$$ no matter how you slice it.

I'm glad you chose to do the CNC since it raised the HP. Without it, that combo almost resembles a big truck/towing combo. That engine has plenty of torque as built, and a great curve for a average weight car with a moderate rear gear.

Should be a absolute blast to drive.....as long as you can keep rear tires on it. :D

Oh, and that warranty ain't have bad either. Just know what CME expects from you in that regard. Good Luck with it!

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I know that I don't have as much experience an many on this forum but I do understand basic principals and common denominators. I know that big serious power comes with higher rpms and higher rpms require more quality parts and machining and quality parts come at higher costs, not to mention additional labor and machining. Street engines live in the lower rpm range say 2500 - 4000rpm and low rpm engines can be built with lower quality parts which translates to less expensive build costs. Low rpm engines can be built to put out impressive torque numbers and horsepower, which I think CME products are a fine example of that. Warrantee and what CME expects, good question and one that I ask them. Their answer, for my engine, was nothing special other than to use oil with high levels of zinc.