amvaughn

Guys,

I have just purchased the BOSS iron block, 3.70 bore block.
I plan to put a cast steel crank in it with forged rods and pistons.
Aiming for 10.5:1 compression. I already have patriot stage 2 2v heads and a Crane stage 2 cam so these are going on for now. This motor will be N/A only for the life of this build. My question is since the stock crank+forged rods basically run the same cost as the cast eagle 3.75 stroker crank + eagle forged rods 5.950 which will be better street mannered? I want to point out this car will be a Daily Driver and rarely taken to the strip right now. Yes there are tons of forums on this which i've searched but none of the replies hold merit. What i'm looking for is a solid motor. I don't want to worry about ring wear, oil blow by etc. Is there anyone that is/has actually runn(ing) a similar setup that can vouch for the street-ablility, torque curve gain down low, RPM loss, oil blow by or lack there of, etc. that could contribute some (professional) suggestions and or experience? Thanks in advance.

Austin V.

uberstang1

There really isnt a benefit to stroking the 4.6, gains will be minimal at best. Stay away from the patriot heads and get the trick flow twisted wedge, patriot heads are trash.