Posted by Mavdude (IP: 38.11.201.196) on March 23, 2000 at 00:11:11:
In Reply to: Re: Stroking a 200 posted by Charlie on March 22, 2000 at 23:59:35:
Mainly cost. The 200 that I have now doesn't burn oil, doesn't run hot it is just a bit tired (225,000) and I was going to just rebuild it. Kind of a budget upgrade. Anyway that said and other things being equal do I save $$$ or don't I? BTW the engine numbers match the car and I have been driving her for two years and really know that she is in good shape just tired. The guy I bought the car from was a real nerd and basically took it to a dealer for regular oil changes and tune ups. I guess what I am asking is, if I am just going to rebuild the 200 could I, should I, would you stroke it?
: Ok, I won't say drop in a 302 but why not drop in a 250 if that's what you want? There are differences in the block, as the 250 uses a V8 bellhousing. If you got a 250 you could back it up with a V8 driveline and if you were really into stroking you could punch it out bigger. Stroking a 200 to a 250 is sort of like stroking a GM 305 to a 350. Why not just get the stronger block, since its not any bigger dimensionally. -CP