TT350 Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 I'm not sure which to go for. Anyone on here any information for and against each? Thankee Quote
Pritchard Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 yes. plenty here: www.google.com under the 'Search' field. such a blanket question mate. what application? what compression? what build? what head mating? list goes on. Quote
GMballistic Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 As his Zed is already turbo charged Pritchard he'll be after a low-compression Cosworth block (8.8:1) ~ as for the stroker kit again that will need to be low-compression but you can also choose the bore size too with it. Quote
StevoD Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 yes. plenty here: www.google.com under the 'Search' field. such a blanket question mate. what application? what compression? what build? what head mating? list goes on. BBK where you at Quote
djtimo Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 I would say cosworth block. Stroker is not needed unless you going 1000bhp plus. Quote
TT350 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Posted May 29, 2015 I'm sure I posted this in the forced induction section lol. Indeed low compression. I'm not sure I want anywhere near 1000bhp. My turbo's are only good for circa 600bhp and I really can't be assed changing them. I did google the question but very few people are running either of them. Anything cosworth related brings up Ford shizzle. I'm leaning towards cosworth because it all comes built. BC would need machining balancing etc. Quote
GT4 Zed Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 Why cosworth short block? I'm sure you can get Lo comp forged pistons and rods set, camps etc and get a competent builder in UK or US to build you your own short or long block for cheaper for about the same money, As attractive as stroking is effectively increasing your displacement it's completely unnecessary when FI and especially when you add the complexity of sleeving if you with any thing bigger than 3.9l, you end up with more problems than it's wortth. Go to my350z.com and do your due diligence. 1 Quote
TT350 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Posted May 29, 2015 Why cosworth short block? It comes fully balanced and assembled by cosworth technicians so basically plug and play (I use the term loosely) so no need for too much down time or machining. Quote
GT4 Zed Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 Why cosworth short block? It comes fully balanced and assembled by cosworth technicians so basically plug and play (I use the term loosely) so no need for too much down time or machining. I know but the question is why pay so much for a short block when you can buy the parts and have a good shop assemble and balance and blueprint the whole thing for you? The extra money save can be put to good use elsewhere IMHO. But its you dosh so do what you must just my 2p Quote
TT350 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Posted May 29, 2015 Why cosworth short block? It comes fully balanced and assembled by cosworth technicians so basically plug and play (I use the term loosely) so no need for too much down time or machining. I know but the question is why pay so much for a short block when you can buy the parts and have a good shop assemble and balance and blueprint the whole thing for you? The extra money save can be put to good use elsewhere IMHO. But its you dosh so do what you must just my 2p It's just a case of convenience and limiting opportunity for **** ups should the machine shop not quite be used to such a thing. When a company falls short on experience and bite of more than they can chew they soon lose patience. That costs more in the long run. Appreciate any input. For and against. Quote
djtimo Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 speak to abbey. I have almost 10K miles now on my built motor. I think cosworth long or short blocks are over priced. 1 Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 Can source forged long or short blocks of required, ready built or built to specs. 1 Quote
TT350 Posted May 30, 2015 Author Posted May 30, 2015 speak to abbey. I have almost 10K miles now on my built motor. I think cosworth long or short blocks are over priced. Abbey has like a 3 year waiting list or something like that don't they? Quote
TT350 Posted May 30, 2015 Author Posted May 30, 2015 Can source forged long or short blocks of required, ready built or built to specs. Got any more info mate? Quote
alexdax Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 are you selling some body parts to buy the cosworth??? just for curiosity how mutch is it??? Quote
TT350 Posted July 10, 2015 Author Posted July 10, 2015 are you selling some body parts to buy the cosworth??? just for curiosity how mutch is it??? 6k But Adrian has sourced me a more comprehensive and vastly cheaper option. Quote
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