3400 vs. 3500

[El_Diablo]

thanks, thats what i was thinking


so now the list is a lot easier but i'll still need the new trigger and the parts P&Ped but i wont be sourcing it.... that pretty much leaves me to focus on rods and pistons

what is the rod journal size for the 3500 crank? i would think the larger journal size would also help distribute the forces at work aswell... as before though what about the mounts? are they in the same location as before? would it be a bolt in affair?

[IsaacHayes]

Are you going boost? If so then a 3400 with 3500 top end would be good, but if you want extra insurance use some different pistons.

If not then a whole 3500 would be fine too. Why worry about rods? 3400 crank is plenty strong too, look at midnight and his stuff is all stock...

Just look at what you actually need before you throw money at something you likely wont need to...

[El_Diablo]

boost and lots of it at around 8:1-8.5:1 c/r

this build will not happen over weeks though mind you, im looking at maybe a year long build for hopefully 400+hp... i know we're all used to big talk but i believe ive given myself plenty of time to do such a build and do it properly, i also plan on getting another car for final assembly of my malibu

just as always like to do research before i get ass deep in a project with nowhere to go