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> Engine Options, Build 2.3 or pursue other options
Mblizzard
post Dec 15 2017, 05:27 PM
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I currently have a 2056 with a great top half. Big valve heads, Micro Squirt, and 96mm P/Cs. But I want more HP. I have set myself a $4K budget for building the bottom half, potentially going to 2.3 with a stroker crank, adding cam, balancing, and making some valve train improvements. But I started thinking, you know how dangerous that is, are there any other engine options in the $4K range that would provide reasonable HP increase. Not looking for 250 HP but just enough to keep it interesting.

Anyone got thoughts or suggestions? Open to most options but not sure that converting to water cooled is even remotely possible with the budget limit. Engine swap for proven HP increase seems the easiest option but thought I would see what the brain trust could come up with.

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post Dec 21 2017, 03:33 PM
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I would slowly gather parts for a 6 conversion and drive it the way it is until you have all the parts, and you're finally ready to do the conversion. As a matter of fact this is exactly what I'm doing. For me, I don't see it as a good idea to take a part a fully functioning car until absolutely ready to complete the project. This is something that I've learned the hard way over the years. Good luck!
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Mblizzard   Engine Options   Dec 15 2017, 05:27 PM
Racer   a 2056 is roughly 120hp? A nice 2.3 would be 150...   Dec 15 2017, 06:44 PM
Mark Henry   Since you have already done all the hard work for ...   Dec 15 2017, 06:53 PM
thelogo   I always thought you would drive your 2056 Until ...   Dec 15 2017, 09:24 PM
Mark Henry   A 2.3 is not very subtle ALL it wants to do ...   Dec 16 2017, 09:15 AM
thelogo   [quote name='thelogo' post='2558164...   Dec 16 2017, 09:35 AM
Mblizzard   Should be sorted in the handling suspension part. ...   Dec 16 2017, 07:45 AM
Mark Henry   The Scat C-25 and C-35 are carb cam designs from t...   Dec 16 2017, 10:01 AM
whitetwinturbo   ..................here's a bit more horsepower...   Dec 20 2017, 09:09 PM
Mblizzard   ..................here's a bit more horsepowe...   Dec 21 2017, 08:13 AM
wndsrfr   I had a failed DPR crank on my 2316....cracked whe...   Dec 21 2017, 07:51 AM
Mblizzard   I had a failed DPR crank on my 2316....cracked wh...   Dec 21 2017, 08:16 AM
Perry Kiehl   I'd start putting together parts for a 6 conve...   Dec 21 2017, 08:29 AM
mepstein   :agree: It can make a lot of sense to build a sec...   Dec 21 2017, 09:59 AM
Robnxious   :agree: It can make a lot of sense to build a se...   Dec 21 2017, 10:11 AM
Mblizzard   :agree: It can make a lot of sense to build a s...   Dec 21 2017, 10:47 AM
DaveO90s4   I have a full marching numbers 1956 356A. I think ...   Dec 21 2017, 02:54 PM
Robnxious   I have a full marching numbers 1956 356A. I think...   Dec 21 2017, 05:43 PM
Mblizzard   I have a full marching numbers 1956 356A. I think...   Dec 21 2017, 05:54 PM
JOEPROPER   I would slowly gather parts for a 6 conversion and...   Dec 21 2017, 03:33 PM
Mblizzard   I would slowly gather parts for a 6 conversion an...   Dec 21 2017, 04:56 PM
rhodyguy   What is the plan for cylinders?   Dec 21 2017, 04:01 PM
Mblizzard   What is the plan for cylinders? Right now I am ...   Dec 21 2017, 05:00 PM
Mark Henry   What is the plan for cylinders? Right now I am...   Dec 21 2017, 07:55 PM
Mblizzard   [quote name='Mblizzard' post='2559961' date='Dec ...   Dec 21 2017, 08:05 PM
DaveO90s4   If you're in the US these Corvair engines are ...   Dec 21 2017, 06:25 PM
BeatNavy   If you're in the US these Corvair engines are...   Dec 21 2017, 08:11 PM
Mark Henry   I've built a bunch of nickies engines, /4, /6 ...   Dec 21 2017, 08:12 PM
Mblizzard   I've built a bunch of nickies engines, /4, /6...   Dec 21 2017, 08:40 PM
Montreal914   As Mark mentioned, if you stay in the budget range...   Dec 21 2017, 08:37 PM
Mblizzard   OK so after much work and with the help of a numbe...   Jan 11 2018, 01:18 PM
mb911   OK so after much work and with the help of a numb...   Jan 11 2018, 06:17 PM
matthepcat   The 2.6 liter turbo motor from this car is availab...   Jan 12 2018, 04:07 PM
Mblizzard   The 2.6 liter turbo motor from this car is availa...   Jan 12 2018, 04:41 PM
Mblizzard   Something evil is coming! Crap I have a lot...   Jan 16 2018, 06:25 PM
JamesM   Something evil is coming! Crap I have a lo...   Jan 16 2018, 06:57 PM
Mblizzard   Something evil is coming! Crap I have a l...   Jan 16 2018, 07:21 PM
Mueller   Fan is in the wrong location, should be on top and...   Jan 16 2018, 07:05 PM


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