HSV stroker engine, after some info?

[nemesis_adrasteia]

hey guys,

been looking at cars lately and came across an earlier model HSV with a 215I engine.

just after some info on these engines,

are they a good engine?

problems with them?

hard to get parts?

any general experience.

just to make it clear im after info on the FACTORY HSV stroker engine.

[soop]

I've only ever played with one 215i specifically. Frankly its no different to any other 5ltr you may come across.

As for parts, unless you're doing a factory rebuild its all the same IMO.

[nemesis_adrasteia]

I've only ever played with one 215i specifically. Frankly its no different to any other 5ltr you may come across.

As for parts, unless you're doing a factory rebuild its all the same IMO.

it was all the same apart from the crank, rods? pistons? tune obviously different.

[Blown V6 Hatch]

They are a pretty good engine, but they're a relatively low comp stroker, so they don't make huge power. Having said that, with a bit of a tune, they can make pretty good power for what they are and obviously make better torque than the 304.

Crank is obviously different to a 304, rods are the same, pistons are different. As far as i know they run different injectors and a different tune. Top end is the same as a 304, as in: heads, manifold, T/B etc.

No problems getting parts for them, as apart from the rotating assembly, the engine is pretty much the same as a 304 (accessories included).

I'd certainly buy a 215i Holden V8 over an LS1. I'd say go for it.

[soop]

What makes you proffer the 350 Holden to the LS1?

[delcowizzid]

they sound way better for a start

[Blown V6 Hatch]

Because i just do soop. Don't need reasons....

Holden V8 over LS1 for me. *waits for someone to tell OP to just go buy an LS1*

The only V8 i'd have over a Holden V8 would be a SBC (or BB).

[soop]

I was just wondering why you like them over the LS1. Didn't need to be any technical reason

[Blown V6 Hatch]

Mabye it's a bit of an underdog thing....Add to that i'm sick of lifting a bonnet and seeing an LS1 in there. I've always liked Holden V8's and always will.

And unless they're relatively quiet, they sound pretty average.

[soop]

Yeah fair enough, I agree with you for the most part.

Everyone does the same shit with LS1's too. All looks the same.

[nemesis_adrasteia]

thanks heaps for the info Blown V6 hatch.

i do recall another thread saying theyre fairly low comp. good starting point for a positive displacement charger .

before the LS1 fanboys get here, ill just say that i considered an LS1 and a later model commo, but id be looking at a fairly basic model with highish Ks compared to the car im looking at now which is reasonable low Ks and full house luxury. plus ive wanted one since forever.

[soop]

That's all the reason you need. You want one.
Everyone seems to think everyone wants a dyno queen. If you're happy to not need 1millionkw then who gives a toss.

[Blown V6 Hatch]

That's all the reason you need. You want one.
Everyone seems to think everyone wants a dyno queen. If you're happy to not need 1millionkw then who gives a toss.

Totally agree soop, good post.

[nemesis_adrasteia]

That's all the reason you need. You want one.
Everyone seems to think everyone wants a dyno queen. If you're happy to not need 1millionkw then who gives a toss.

yeah seems a bit that way...

seen heaps of VT/X SS out there maffless tune and OTR, going for approximately what im willing to spend, they just seem a bit bland.

[old mate]

go the factory stroker, its a no brainer.

if you do, i'm coming for a drive