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Russ Noble · 02-29-08, 01:29 PM

Dave,

If motor was the only consideration I'd stroke it every time.

But in a 40 you have to consider the trans in the equation and how you're going to drive it. If you're running a lighter trans such as an Audi in stock form, you may be better off without the extra torque. If you're going to give it heaps then you'll need a ZF or a Porsche G50 or 930 and a stroked 302 won't be a problem for these.

Cheers

02-29-08, 01:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
Russ Noble Russ Noble Lifetime Premier Supporter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Christchurch,NZ GT40: Building scratc Posts: 1,355 Rep Power: 20	Re: Good bye Locost 7 Hello GT40!! Dave, If motor was the only consideration I'd stroke it every time. But in a 40 you have to consider the trans in the equation and how you're going to drive it. If you're running a lighter trans such as an Audi in stock form, you may be better off without the extra torque. If you're going to give it heaps then you'll need a ZF or a Porsche G50 or 930 and a stroked 302 won't be a problem for these. Cheers __________________ Russ ° Scratchbuild. Spaceframe Mk1 wide body. Dry sumped, forged, 351W. LSD930. 10's & 14's. Most parts now sourced. Body 80% done. Chassis, rollcage 95% finished. Suspension 70% built. Engine starting to build, and trans in a million pieces. http://www.gt40s.com/forum/gt40-buil...atchbuilt.html Last edited by Russ Noble; 02-29-08 at 01:35 PM.