[Wild83C10]

Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

Ok, thats what I'm looking for! If I can find a deal on a forged crank, I'd love to have that peice of mind...but if i could retain my scat crank, and use some nice forged pistons and rods that would be ideal. I'm not looking to build an all out race motor, and its really not in the budget to buy a dart block or anything like that right now.

Why do u suggest 9:1? Just so shes not a dog before spooling? I assume if i were to go lower, I would sacrifice some of my part throttle/low rpm driveability?

(anywhere else to look on this topic? I can't find any sites dedicated to boosted small blocks!)

Thanks!

I suggested 9:1 because of the part throttle/low rpm driveability. However I didn't state that thinking that aluminum heads would be used. Iron head you may want to drop it down a bit.

I don't see any reason why you just couldn't swap your pistons and leave everything else. That is provided you don't get greedy. Once the power bits it doesn't let go and you will want more. If you can be happy with your current goal until you have the money to build something better then just go with new pistons.

You can pick up a complete short block with all forged assembly and new 4 bolt block for like just over $2500 these days. M & R Engines. SpeedOMotive is a good place for complete rotating kits.