368...should I, could I, would I

[Jagdpanzer]

When comparing cost of a complete overhaul, with new OEM pistons, liners and rings, going the 368 route with good quality aftermarket piston/rings, rods and ductal iron liners is not significanty more expensive and has its advantages. Besides a little more displacement you can up the compression ratio to 12:1 for more power & torque and hone the liners installed the block using a modern deck plate honing methods for better piston and ring fit which helps with oil control. Aftermarket pistons also allow you to go with longer rods with the advantages a higher rod length ratio brings.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Jagdpanzer

When comparing cost of a complete overhaul, with new OEM pistons, liners and rings, going the 368 route with good quality aftermarket piston/rings, rods and ductal iron liners is not significanty more expensive and has its advantages. Besides a little more displacement you can up the compression ratio to 12:1 for more power & torque and hone the liners installed the block using a modern deck plate honing methods for better piston and ring fit which helps with oil control. Aftermarket pistons also allow you to go with longer rods with the advantages a higher rod length ratio brings.

Phil,i understand the pros & cons but as we all know stock short blocks could run to 200k miles

Question still remains is the stock motor blown/broke?
If not,it's a waste to spend money for a 368, not worth the dollar to HP
Do a good top end,raise compression use Jerry's head gaskets a whole lot cheaper then doing a complete 368.
I don't think $12k-$15k is worth the extra 20hp
Basicly the pros & cons of spending this kind of money for an extra 20hp.

"It's all dollars and no sense"
Pete

[Polo-1]

Originally Posted by Pete

"It's all dollars and no sense"
Pete

true dat brother