I've been doing a lot of reading on the site and have comprised a list of things I'll be doing during my 3.4 build. I'm going to list it all and see if you guys, the pros , agree with what I'm doing or can suggest something else.
-3.4 block w/ stock crank, rods, etc. block to be hottanked, honed, blueprinted/balanced, all bearing replaced..complete rebuild of the block basically leaving it stock.
-11.5:1 forged pistons (maybe bore 20 over)
-Strip cam shaft
-Wot-tech sportsman ported 3400 heads
-Wot-tech competition ported UIM and LIM
-TCE 65mm TB
-S&S headers (if they can be found) or pacesetter or TOG (if they can be found)
-28# fuel injectors w/ TCE adjustable FPR
-3500 valves (already have comp springs) and the lighter retainers/keepers
-TCE double roller timing chain
That's pretty much all the performance stuff to be done. I'm sure I'm forgetting something... Also it will be built with all ARP hardware for stability and will be using cometic head gaskets.
My main question is..do u think the 11.5:1 CPR is overkill for street/strip. my understanding is it will have a lopey but not horrible idle and will be streetable. as long as i have the double roller timing chain and all ARP stuff it should be fine, right? Obviously this is a NA build so I'm trying to squeeze every once of power out of it.
Also, read into stroking the engine. I see some controversy on the 3.7L. just wondering if it's possible or not. And please don't tell me not to waste my time with a 3.4 and to get a 3.5. I am very much interested in building one of the post powerful NA 3400 engines. it's what i have, its what i know, its what i want.
any input would be great. thanks!
-3.4 block w/ stock crank, rods, etc. block to be hottanked, honed, blueprinted/balanced, all bearing replaced..complete rebuild of the block basically leaving it stock.
-11.5:1 forged pistons (maybe bore 20 over)
-Strip cam shaft
-Wot-tech sportsman ported 3400 heads
-Wot-tech competition ported UIM and LIM
-TCE 65mm TB
-S&S headers (if they can be found) or pacesetter or TOG (if they can be found)
-28# fuel injectors w/ TCE adjustable FPR
-3500 valves (already have comp springs) and the lighter retainers/keepers
-TCE double roller timing chain
That's pretty much all the performance stuff to be done. I'm sure I'm forgetting something... Also it will be built with all ARP hardware for stability and will be using cometic head gaskets.
My main question is..do u think the 11.5:1 CPR is overkill for street/strip. my understanding is it will have a lopey but not horrible idle and will be streetable. as long as i have the double roller timing chain and all ARP stuff it should be fine, right? Obviously this is a NA build so I'm trying to squeeze every once of power out of it.
Also, read into stroking the engine. I see some controversy on the 3.7L. just wondering if it's possible or not. And please don't tell me not to waste my time with a 3.4 and to get a 3.5. I am very much interested in building one of the post powerful NA 3400 engines. it's what i have, its what i know, its what i want.
any input would be great. thanks!
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