Posted by Charlie (IP: 131.204.14.27) on March 23, 2000 at 00:18:29:
In Reply to: Re: Stroking a 200 posted by Mavdude on March 23, 2000 at 00:11:11:
The 200 has a weaker block, and it may not withstand stroking. In fact, I think the 250 has more main bearings than a 200. There are many differences, and it would probably require machining to make it work, which would probablt offset the cost to the point where it would be cheaper to rebuild a 250.
But, logic doesn't always make sense in hot rodding, and it certainly can be done. If that's what you want to do, go ahead and do it, if you want cost effective you could buy a Geo and be done with the whole "car" thing....
: 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