STROKING a 1993 VR Commodore 3.8 litre ????

[DontBeShy]

wanted to stroke my vr
but have no idea where to start
can any1 helkp me out with prices nd hwere it can be done nd
what can be done ?
cheers

[BONSVR]

google come racing.

[Chris E]

As said before, have a look at COME racing or

Pro-Stroke Engines

[BONSVR]

Yes, both company's do awesome stuff.

[greenfoam]

It'll be the biggest waste of money you ever do in your life (just a warning)

[Kernal]

It'll be the biggest waste of money you ever do in your life (just a warning)

Tarks Tuff 6 which is currently putting out 346kw at the treads would beg to differ.

[Vee-ard]

Tarks Tuff 6 which is currently putting out 346kw at the treads would beg to differ.

Actually, no it wouldnt. What he spent on making that 6 go that fast, he could have halved, and got the same power out of an 8.

So yes, unless you have some sort of fatal sexual attraction to a 6 cylinder that can justify the extra $$$ spend, it is very much so money wasted.

Tarks tuff 6 is also a VT ecotec, not a VR buick.

[Kernal]

Actually, no it wouldnt. What he spent on making that 6 go that fast, he could have halved, and got the same power out of an 8.

So yes, unless you have some sort of fatal sexual attraction to a 6 cylinder that can justify the extra $$$ spend, it is very much so money wasted.

True...but some people just want to do something different even if it cost more.

For example there are 4 LS1's in my street and i see plenty more on the road. Im tired if them, want something different.

It all comes down to.... to each his own

[Vee-ard]

True...but some people just want to do something different even if it cost more.

For example there are 4 LS1's in my street and i see plenty more on the road. Im tired if them, want something different.

It all comes down to.... to each his own

exactly mate, which is why im one of the ones that will throw money away.

I prefer the 100% aussie 5.0L to any of the LS series out there. Even though its wasted money trying to get it up there with LS1's and the cheap power mods you can do to them.

[Cobez]

Stroker V6's aren't really different, there are a heap of them out there, but just alot less than 304's, LS1's etc.

[levymetal]

Tarks Tuff 6 which is currently putting out 346kw at the treads would beg to differ.

346rwkw from 4.2 stroker is pretty good. oh wait, he has a whipple bolted onto it as well... different story... op never said he supercharge it.

for the cost of a 4.2 stroker kit, you could buy 1 or even 2 304s... which would rip a (non blown) 4.2 stroker to shit stock standard. but if you like wasting money :

[greenfoam]

Tarks Tuff 6 which is currently putting out 346kw at the treads would beg to differ.

The point is he would still be running almost the same power on the standard crank for 5 grand less, not to mention twice the power starting from a better engine in the first place. Going from 3.8 to 4.2 makes stuff all differece on the V6 because to go fast you still have to run boost into it regardless since it's a useless engine NA

[jokerflingo]

HAHA, well technically if you think about it getting any sort of extra power out of a car is wasting money when you could just sell it and put more money towards something better.

[greenfoam]

_ALLWAYS_ start with the best base engine you can afford since a stroked V6 is going to cost you more than a 304 or even a LS1 there is never a case where it's a good buy

[Cobez]

I'm kicking myself NOW that i didn't start with an LS1, due to my ignorance (and the fact i like the sound of a 304 better, but now i am over the sound of engines) i bought a 304, wish i had of purchased an LS1.

Now i'm over it altogether more or less lol. Wouldn't mind buying an RX7 Series 5 now though Rotary engines FTW!

[Kernal]

The reason there aren't many 4.2s out there is cos the price is so high. Im sure if they were reasonably priced there would be a lot more demand. Also because there are only 2 companies that make them...monopoly.

[BXHD]

DEFINATELY give Clint a call:

Pro-Stroke

Custom Engine Systems
59 Kemps Lane, Heathcote, VIC, 3523

Postal Address: PO Box 584
Heathcote VIC 3523

Phone: (03) 5433 2233
Fax: (03) 5433 2266
Website: Pro-Stroke Engines
Email: sales@pro-stroke.com.au

doesnt hurt to ask the professionals, now does it
then u can get the answers off someone that actually knows about it.
i know Clint was doing a lot of work with the Ecotecs. Tell him Bec Lloyd sent ya

[greenfoam]

I'm kicking myself NOW that i didn't start with an LS1, due to my ignorance (and the fact i like the sound of a 304 better, but now i am over the sound of engines) i bought a 304, wish i had of purchased an LS1.

Now i'm over it altogether more or less lol. Wouldn't mind buying an RX7 Series 5 now though Rotary engines FTW!

You should keep a look out for a strong 355 that's allready built secondhand that will solve your problems

[levymetal]

I'm kicking myself NOW that i didn't start with an LS1, due to my ignorance (and the fact i like the sound of a 304 better, but now i am over the sound of engines) i bought a 304, wish i had of purchased an LS1.

as jason has taught me, cammed ls1s sound MEAN

YouTube - FAALAP chasing a MiNi

[Cobez]

You should keep a look out for a strong 355 that's allready built secondhand that will solve your problems

Hell yeah, that would definantly entice me

Or an RX7 Series 5, or a nice clean R32 Skyline. That's the only model Skyline i'd drive.

[BXHD]

DontBeShy.. i heard off the Pro-stroke family (LOL) that Ricky (Clint, the owner's son) got his VS Stato (3.8L V6) into the 13 second mark at the drags in Heathcote the other week. Just for ur information

[DontBeShy]

well to those who say its a waste of money im on red P's and connot drive a 5.0l so stroking my 3.8litre engine is the only way i kan think of getting more power without the ***n police ***n hastling me all the time for driving a v8

[Cobez]

So why wouldn't you just wait for a little bit, then with the cash you have saved, buy a V8?

Then once you have finally had it stroked etc, you will get bored of it and nearly be off your P's. That's just my opinion anyway. You build a V6 stroker, you will wanna drive it hard somewhat, i'd be more worried about the Police pulling you over for speeding or driving hard. A stroked V6 has a different note to a stock V6 obviously, they might think something is up.

[jokerflingo]

well to those who say its a waste of money im on red P's and connot drive a 5.0l so stroking my 3.8litre engine is the only way i kan think of getting more power without the ***n police ***n hastling me all the time for driving a v8

Pretty sure stroking is a power mod so if you get caught it still falls under the illegal category on your p's if they can pick it. I know if you get defected that they will pick it.