I'd much rather have the thickness and the ability to machine later on. 10 hp is too easy to get from other ways. That's an air filter base change, or a carb spacer change, or an A/F ratio change.
Depends on the horsepower per cubic inch, but a .030 over 428 block with a 4.25 stroker crank will be right at 462. At .060 over just under 469 so we'll just call it a 7 cubic inch difference. Assuming we have a build that produces 1.5 ponies per cube (2019 Blair Patrick FE build anyone?) naturally aspirated, 10.5 additional horsepower. This is a super simplified comparison, but it gives a basic idea.
« Last post by Stangman on May 17, 2024, 10:17:25 PM »
Not sure there is a benefit between 30 and 60 over. I would think it would be better with a little extra meat in the cylinder walls and god forbid something happens theres room for another boring of the cylinders. How much extra horsepower does an additional 30 over give.
« Last post by ArtZarateJr on May 17, 2024, 09:11:37 AM »
Well, my client is one that liked the sound of the engine in 4th gear....at 100mph. Honestly I can't tell what gave out first. Pushrods were tangled up in the rotating assembly and lifters were in pieces everywhere. The car and engine only had 12k miles, and was built by Shelby American. I'm sure he'll take better care this time. We're getting close to $30k in parts....