Bob Lob-Law
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- Apr 13, 2011
I'm getting ready to start the rebuild on my Hot Air. I was wondering if anybody here has ever built a Hot Air stroker? Would it be something I could/should do or is the cost difference too much?
Its a waste if your still stuck in the 12's......
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Actually that is what I am doing for the most part. I have the GBodayparts ported manifold an I am getting the upgraded turbo. For the heads, I am wanting to go with ported heads. I'm just not sure if I want to spend the extra coin to do aluminums. I will probably just stick with the irons.Here are some ideas I had.
1. Send the manifold to Extrude Hone and tell them to go nuts with it. We know the intake manifold is restrictive.
2. Ported heads can only help.
3. Turbo to make the power. I still like Comp Turbo triple ball bearing units. They spool stupid fast.
4. Convert to E85 and you wont need an intercooler.
5. A good converter with higher stall speed.
Just my thoughts
Roger, I'll go with the ported heads. I'll skip the meth and e85. Not sure if I want to spend the extra coin for aluminum heads though, unless the advantage will be worth it.Ported heads over stroker in my opinon. Get meth injection on it or e85 .
Is the assumption that a HA can’t get out of the 12’s, or that a HA stroker will max out and still be in the 12’s?
Regardless what the OP decides, I am “here to” and “willing to” learn from the experts.
I am *not* a believer in strokers in a 3.8 bore, so I understand and agree. I realize not everyone has "something to prove" or is out to "set a record", and *think* the OP is going to run a 93 pump gas tune . . . so a lot of this blah blah blah advise is a moot point.I think Lee was in the 10's back in the 90's so maybe talk to him..
The term "stroker" implies steel crank, rods, internal balance with heavy metal, internal balancer and flex plate...==$$$$$$$$ to run how fast????
Why do that when you can run mid tens on stock crank, rods, balancer, flex plate, cheaper balance and put that money in the heads and very extensive intake work.
Heads, cam, major intake work and E85....
Just my opinion...
Also, I wouldn't waste a good 109 on a hot air build. A good 14 bolt block will get the job done..
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Understand, however, I really like hearing what people's opinions are. There is a lot of knowledge on this forum and I need all of that in order to come to an informed decision.I am *not* a believer in strokers in a 3.8 bore, so I understand and agree. I realize not everyone has "something to prove" or is out to "set a record", and *think* the OP is going to run a 93 pump gas tune . . . so a lot of this blah blah blah advise is a moot point.
I hope my earlier reply wasn't taken out of context and I am trying to help.Understand, however, I really like hearing what people's opinions are. There is a lot of knowledge on this forum and I need all of that in order to come to an informed decision.