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wyoracer
10-26-2011, 09:19 PM
looking for opinions on big bore short stroke vs small bore long stroke in motors under
400 ci


Thanks

WarsawSuspTec
10-27-2011, 06:24 PM
On a small track,ill take a big bore-small stroke-long rod -low bob weight any day,won 16 feature`s out of 21 with it.

MasterSbilt_Racer
10-27-2011, 07:05 PM
You need the big bore so your valves aren't shrouded.

wyoracer
10-29-2011, 11:45 AM
Thanks for responding, We're looking to get a new motor for next year and
trying to decide which way to go

Thanks Again
Dan

frank 75
10-29-2011, 09:52 PM
Talk to a Dirt Late Model engine builder, they are all big bore.

If you are even think'in small bore you are in the wrong class.

DLM06
10-30-2011, 11:22 AM
On a small track,ill take a big bore-small stroke-long rod -low bob weight any day,won 16 feature`s out of 21 with it.

What do you consider a good combination?
Thanks

WarsawSuspTec
11-02-2011, 06:53 PM
It all come`s down to how much money you want to spend,The combo im using right now as a sb2 top end,that`s where your going to get your hp number`s from.