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I don't know exactly how much of a factor it plays, but the weight of the rotating assembly is also an issue effecting power output I would imagine... So, a big stroker with a heavier crank takes more power to turn as opposed to a lightweight short stroke crank. Same goes for using differently...

I'm again amazed by how well these cars can handle with such mild spring rates. Gotta love lightweight cars! Heck, the front coils on my '68 Camaro are 600# rate! John

I'm also interested in doing the stainless steel in place of aluminum on an RF. At least, that is where I sit at present in my data collection. Looks great! Nice pics guys. John

welcome to the club Buzz! John

Re: Ford small blocks 101 A friend of mine just turned me onto this place... www.revolutionaryperformance.com He bought a small block Chevy from them and said it was very well built and with top notch parts. They do Ford short blocks as well. John

having the longer rod/stroke ratio also makes the engine more resistant to detonation when combined with a tight quench area (distance between piston face and the bottom of the combustion chamber). Long rod also makes for a lighter rotating assembly (because of shorter piston skirt) and reduces...

sounds like it was a great trip! I really want to make a trip to Austrailia myself someday (to visit the RF plant and have a looksee at some GT40s! ). Oh, also congratulations! I didn't look at the date of the magazine (maybe it is old)... but I was in the bookstore today thumbing...

Re: Ford small blocks 101 Good to hear Ron. I'm just starting to look at engine builders and price the job! Thus far engine factory looked like a good buy. Always good to hear of other alternatives. Last time I shopped for an engine it was for a small block Chevy and there were hundreds of...

Interesting. Know if that is the 4.6L engine used in the new mustangs or some sort of custom job? John

Re: Ford small blocks 101 the prices on that site you posted the link to are a bit high in my opinion. Check out the packages at www.enginefactory.com John

Rick and Gary, it was great meeting up with you both this past weekend and taking a look at your projects! Really got me psyched to start my own... too bad it will still be a few years in coming! Gary, I got your phone message. Glad to hear you figured out the problem. I know how it can be...

Hey Gary, thanks for the response! I got together with Rick earlier today and had a blast. Would love to pick your brain as well and see your CAV. I'll give you and Rick a call tomorrow and we can see what time works best. John

very nice... too bad I'm not yet in the market! John

Very strange... At least he kept it on the track and not on the crowded expressway! At least he's a responsible car theif!

Re: Power from the SBF Welcome to the club. I also do not yet have a GT40, but plan on beginning a build within the next 4 or 5 years. There is a lot of money involved in building a nice one, and the ERA kit is about the most expensive out there. I also am hooked on boost and thought about...

Awesome! Thanks Rick! I'll definately give you a ring. John

There's also a Porsche G50 transaxle from a 1991 911. Only $1500 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33733&item=2463888198 John

Hi Guys! I'm going to be in Williamsburg for most of the week next week (March 6th - 12th or thereabouts) and am definately going to make my way down to VA beach once or twice. Rick, you mentioned in response to my very first post on this forum that a couple of members live in the VA beach...

I thought I read that the new GT doesn't come with a stereo system? I seem to recall Road and Track writing that in an article not long ago. John

I want one! John