To be honest....the girdle will only help save the rotating assembly if the block cracks. I'm not sure if it'll clear a stock pan.My engine builder advised me to use a girdle.. can I use a girdle with the stock pan? And if so can I use a windage tray as well?
Aside from the whole efi vs carb dispute... What's everyone's opinion on stock oil pump and pan vs hi vol/pressure oil pump and an aftermarket oil pan?
I have edelbrock heads and my engine builder is getting me a custom ground cam. Is anyone else running a stroker with the stock world class t5?
Scat. And go with a cast crank. Don't bother with forged or the girdle. The cast crank will out last the block and the girdle doesn't add any structural strength. Keep the RPM's below 6500 rpms and power levels below 500rwhp and it will all live for awhile. The t5 surviving is a crap shoot. With powershifts,sticky tires,etc it won't last long. If it's a street car that is mostly granny shifted...should last a long time.Is scat or eagle a better choice for rotating assembly? And will I need to get a new starter? I will be running around 10.5 to 11:1 comoression
Scat. And go with a cast crank. Don't bother with forged or the girdle. The cast crank will out last the block and the girdle doesn't add any structural strength. Keep the RPM's below 6500 rpms and power levels below 500rwhp and it will all live for awhile. The t5 surviving is a crap shoot. With powershifts,sticky tires,etc it won't last long. If it's a street car that is mostly granny shifted...should last a long time.
^^ this Forged internals in a stock block are a waste of money as the block is the weakest link. Save the forged internals for an aftermarket block. If I were you, I'd call Woody at Fordstrokers and have him build a motor for you right the first time.