Hi All,

Not unlike Rossco's thread I am in the process of getting a short motor together, will also be doing the cam's whilst the motor is getting done.

Unlike Rossco I will not be doing the work myself, but I am in a state of 'flux' as what short motor to go for, here are my options and the quoted prices :-

2.5 Short Motor different stages

1) 250kw need std arp 11mm studs, std rods, forged pistons is $2400 for a short you supplying crank and blocks studs.

2) 300kw needs cosworth L19 studs 11mm, Argo rods, forged pistons, $3500, you supplying crank and blocks.

3) 350kw uses 14mm studs, Argo rods, forged pistons, sleeved, supplied all these parts is just under 5k.you supplying crank and blocks

The above is with me supplying the 2.5 crank which I already have and the 2.5 block.

2.1 stroker using CD block

1) block, pistons, spec c rods, drilled crank, race bearings, built $2600, you supply crank.


I guess it boils down to, do I want a torquey 2.5 or a revvy 2.1....

Would appreciate any feedback and pros and cons of each option.

cheers