[ByronRACE]

The problem, I feel, is that we need a better definition of "drivability" and "reliability" from the author of the post.

Using my definition, and my intended use for my cobra, a large stroke doesn't fit the bill.

I want...

-800+ rwhp; something to put the car in the low 10's on street rubber and a chance of 9's on slicks.
-The ability to reduce that peak power down to the 400rwhp range for road race applications.
-2500-7500rpm reliable power band
-750rpm idle
-the ability to let the clutch out at idle and putt-put down the street
-the ability to walk out in the garage on a cold morning, bump the key and drive away
-the ability to hop in the car and take it on a 2000 mile trip and yield at least 14mpg freeway.
-an engine that lasts at least 50,000 hard miles.

I can't achieve the above with an 800" stroker 385, for a variety of reasons.

But the author of the post likely has entirely different goals and objectives...he may be perfectly happy with a 3000-5000rpm power band, for example.

Byron