Big truck thanks for the suggestion on letting it go. I never was holding a grudge. I was simply being a wise ass just like the orig comment made back; and never was it intended to offend anyone or piss anyone off. It was my wise ass reply that all of a sudden had others on here jump my shit like I did something wrong, and a lot of assumption from veterans were made. If anyone was to go back and look at any of my previous posts, on any thread on here, I was always thankful, appretiative and respectful to those I was asking advice from. Never did I come off like a know it all, and always listened full well knowing there is always something to be learned from the experienced minds on here. Johnny O, Pat Mc and tech inspector have all been people who have previously helped me out, and again always appretiated their input. Looking at my original post nowhere was I being wise or looking to start any shit. If my joking back and being a wise ass back with veterans on here is my being disrespectful, or pisses them off, then oh well. If anyone on here wants to joke Im fine with that, but then they should expect it back. If people on here are gonna jump all over my ass when clearly my posts are not intended to offensive, then Im gonna give them shit right back, and again its not personal as I have never met anyone on here or know anyone well enough to pass judgement... but, I am nobodys victim. If my sticking up for myself whether is be joking back or it turns to insults is gonna cause this backlash from veterans then so be it, as Im not going to take somebodys shit cause Im rather new, and they are a regular. Again though thanks for the recomendation.
Camaro fever and Main cap thanks again for the stroker recomendation. It is something I have researched quite a bit. I think any stroker crank is gonna require some extra machine work to clear the rods at the bottom of the cylinders. Although the cost difference is not excessive, my truck did and does just fine pulling from idle to 3000 rpm, therefore although I would never complain about more bottom end, my problem is mid range power. I am overall happy with the displacement...I think the motor was just built relatively weak from the factory in the overall power department. I think bringing up my compression to around 9:1 vs the stock 8.5, cleaning up the exhaust and intake runners and in the bowls of the heads, new SS valves, new springs and rockers, and an RV type truck cam coupled with some headers is gonna do the trick as others have suggested. Again piston type matierial I am very open to suggestion (is it worth going to a hypereutectic, and or maybe forged any benefit?) Finally again I already have a 3" high flow cat and cat back exhaust, but would really love to do a true dual bolt on system if anyone knows of a manufacturer. If I had access to a pipe bender Id do a custom sytem myself, but is not an option. In addition if anyone has any suggestions for upgrades on the trans rebuild to make it more stout I welcome them. The trans on my truck has never been rebuilt, and although shows no sign of blowing at a well maintained 230K I cant help but think its days are numbered, especially behind a fresh motor...while the motor is out I may tackle that job as well.