Thanks Tim,
I would imagine that as a crate engine, that it would not have numbers on it.
What I need to ensure is that the state rules here recognize the block as a 351 cui and also consider it as such, rather than the actual volumetric displacement of the stroked engine.
This was the case with a Cosworth YD 2.0 engine I am using in another car, that was bored and stroked to 2397cc using the ranger crank and eagle pistons and rods stroker kit. The local roads and traffic authority at the time where happy that it was a 2.0 engine based on the Cosworth designation of the YD 2.0 block.
If this remains the case, the next task will be to see if a 351 is within the allowable increase percentage as designated by our national light vehicle modification codes or whether further engineering certification will be required.
As it is, I have to get the brakes upgraded to some 4 pots (still running 15 rims that I am very fond off, so do not have a lot of room to play with the rotor and caliper set up), get the suspension upgraded and set up correctly and then get some decent new rubber to get the existing traction issues sorted.
Thanks for your recommends though, definately a point worth pursuing, however I need to keep things legit, but am not adverse to legit loopholes.
