Stroker Recipies for Noobs!
Posted: March 16th, 2009, 10:15 am
Now that i'm getting excited about doing my own Stroker build, i've notice that were not really "first time" builder friendly. We have tons of information for things if you already know what your looking for.. but what about people like me that really don't have a clue?
Here is what i propose...
Can someone (or a group of people) create a detailed post that i could put in the FAQ section on where noobs like my can start.
Dino Savva's Stroker Recipes is really the closest thing we have.. however its vauge in my opinion .. and its off site. It would be great to have the information here.
This is my thought process:
Basically a list of builds and how much horsepower and torque you should expect from that particular build.. ranging from a 4.5L to possibly a 5.0.
Each build list would contain a list of parts needed to do that particular build. However, instead of just listing what parts .. it would also list different part options. For example.. if your building a purpose build rock crawler your going to want to consider using cam xyz, but if your trying to build something that is the best of both worlds (rock crawling and strip), then cam abc is probably the best choice. (again that is one example out of many i'm sure).
To go even further, it would be really nice to have detailed explanations on what the first time builder should do with each particular part. For example.. the 7120 head. If someone choses to use the 7120 head, what should they do with it? A home port and polish with a kit? Checked for cracks? Should the port and polish be done before or after you take it in to get cleaned? Another example that i'm personally dealing with right now. What to do with the crank one you get it? Take it to a machine shop? Have them do what to it? Should it be treated with anything? If so, what should it be treated with (if treated is the right verbiage). How should it be stored. Should or can the machine work be done first and then the crank set aside, or should it be done close to build time. What if your on a budget but want to build this nice, not skimp out, and just take your time with it. Taking all the parts at once to the machine shop may not be exactly feasible. Is there another option, or is it crucial to be done that way?
As you can see i can come up with a lot of questions... so id be willing to work side by side with whoever steps up and starts working on this. Again it can be a group effort.
I am sure i'm asking for a lot here.. but it could definitely be a work in progress. I personally feel it would be handy.. and i'm sure other first timers to the stroker world would benefit from it as well.
If i'm way off base with my thought process please let me know. Again i'm a noob myself so what i'm asking for for all i know may be impossible because of too many variables.
Incentives for those of you who contribute:
Current Donators:
2 More decals of their choice for free
Lifetime Donator status.
Regular Members:
3 decals of choice for free.
Regular Donator Status
Please reply to this thread with any insight you have to this.
Thanks!
Here is what i propose...
Can someone (or a group of people) create a detailed post that i could put in the FAQ section on where noobs like my can start.
Dino Savva's Stroker Recipes is really the closest thing we have.. however its vauge in my opinion .. and its off site. It would be great to have the information here.
This is my thought process:
Basically a list of builds and how much horsepower and torque you should expect from that particular build.. ranging from a 4.5L to possibly a 5.0.
Each build list would contain a list of parts needed to do that particular build. However, instead of just listing what parts .. it would also list different part options. For example.. if your building a purpose build rock crawler your going to want to consider using cam xyz, but if your trying to build something that is the best of both worlds (rock crawling and strip), then cam abc is probably the best choice. (again that is one example out of many i'm sure).
To go even further, it would be really nice to have detailed explanations on what the first time builder should do with each particular part. For example.. the 7120 head. If someone choses to use the 7120 head, what should they do with it? A home port and polish with a kit? Checked for cracks? Should the port and polish be done before or after you take it in to get cleaned? Another example that i'm personally dealing with right now. What to do with the crank one you get it? Take it to a machine shop? Have them do what to it? Should it be treated with anything? If so, what should it be treated with (if treated is the right verbiage). How should it be stored. Should or can the machine work be done first and then the crank set aside, or should it be done close to build time. What if your on a budget but want to build this nice, not skimp out, and just take your time with it. Taking all the parts at once to the machine shop may not be exactly feasible. Is there another option, or is it crucial to be done that way?
As you can see i can come up with a lot of questions... so id be willing to work side by side with whoever steps up and starts working on this. Again it can be a group effort.
I am sure i'm asking for a lot here.. but it could definitely be a work in progress. I personally feel it would be handy.. and i'm sure other first timers to the stroker world would benefit from it as well.
If i'm way off base with my thought process please let me know. Again i'm a noob myself so what i'm asking for for all i know may be impossible because of too many variables.
Incentives for those of you who contribute:
Current Donators:
2 More decals of their choice for free
Lifetime Donator status.
Regular Members:
3 decals of choice for free.
Regular Donator Status
Please reply to this thread with any insight you have to this.
Thanks!