Long-rod BP build underway
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Long connecting rod 1.9-ish-liter built VVT BP is being done on Edmunds' green hoopty '97 whine and cheese edition. It'll be a little while before all the bits are in place but it's coming together...
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What does a rod like that cost? I have a buddy who just popped an engine, it might be cool to get some of these if the price is right.
What does a rod like that cost? I have a buddy who just popped an engine, it might be cool to get some of these if the price is right.
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Thanks. It again appears that we have the worst engine on Earth. Is there an engine from the same era that does worse in than the BP in terms of vibration, rod ratio, head flow, fuel economy, and output?
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Forgive my ignorance, but are we talking about "stroking" the BP? If so, then why not see if there is another crank that will work in this engine?
In the mopar world for instance, you can drop a 440 crank into a 383 and net a 400CI engine. With a new crank and rods you can get 500+ ci from a 440 (this takes grinding inside the block though) Custom cranks are probably expensive, but if Emelio is approaching 200HP on an NA, then I assume "there is no replacement for displacement" holds true.