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RE: To stroke or not to stroke, that is the question. - 10/8/2008 2:07:38 PM

Lee Willis

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Do you plan to use fuel injection (late LT1 or LT4 type) or a carb? FI will cost more but will give you a bit more power at the top, maybe 10% in fact, but a much wider power band and far superior driveability.

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RE: To stroke or not to stroke, that is the question. - 10/8/2008 3:08:11 PM

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I''d like to keep it as simple(lol)as possible, but I''m wide open at this point. Any detailed suggestions?? I was thinking of a large dominator carb but they are pricey as well. how does FI compare price and power wise? FI might be too complicated for my simple mind,LOL

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RE: To stroke or not to stroke, that is the question. - 10/10/2008 5:22:50 PM

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''how does FI compare price and power wise? FI might be too complicated for my simple mind,LOL

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I resemble that remark.

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RE: To stroke or not to stroke, that is the question. - 11/1/2008 4:01:06 PM

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Kind of a fun problem to have! If the truck block is a one piece rear main unit it should take roller lifters with a minimum of work. BUT.........with that kind of money(2500) I would look around for awhile for a LS-? complete. Maybe still in the car so I could get EVERYTHING and know where it went. I too am old and injection challenged,that''s why my ''79 has a carb on the ''93 LT1 motor. I have all the injection stuff including the computer and the loom but after a day of moving wires here,there and everywhere I ordered a manifold and Carb.
You''re gonna have a rough time building a really good stroker motor(other than 383) for $2500 I think. So haunt the used parts places and be a little patient as you wait for the bargains.
GOOD LUCK!
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