Thanks for the advice TC and Mike.
If I go with a stroker kit, then the mains bearing girdle will be a must.
The Cosworth YD stoker engine I have in the commuter has this arrangement built in....so they also recommend it as well.
Now this is to dampen vibration, improve mains cap clamping force, thus reducing bearing drift and crankshaft float or drift....leading to longevity under higher rpm loads. Cheers ...I am sold if I go this way.
So, is their anything on the market for the big end side as well (noting I have only seen piston rods with two bolt holes for these engines), or is it unlikely that these caps and bearings will experience the same force loadings that would lead to spun big end bearings (outside of the use of premium bearings and caps compatible with the striker kit to be used)?
Also, I am assuming (cause I am not sure
) that the 5.0 HO bottom end is identical or compatible with the 302 or ford boss SB listed in the Summit link.
There are some attractive options there. I need to pick the correct one that represents the best VFM.
I can not see the car sitting over 5000 rpm for extended periods outside of a track day, but better to build for the most extreme contingency, and only want to do this the once.
Cheers and thanks again
