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Title: Is One Case Better Than Another?
Post by: CHEECH on January 13, 2004, 04:33:04 PM

Hey all,

Its getting to the time where i am going to start to build my stroker motor and Im going to look  for a case. I`ve heard that there are better cases to use than others.Which one should I be looking for And what should I look for when i buy it?  :)

thanks   shawn

Title: Is One Case Better Than Another?
Post by: Shane on January 13, 2004, 04:36:30 PM

Airspeed has the new aluminum case bored already for a stroker.... Pretty sweet :rockon:  

Title: Is One Case Better Than Another?
Post by: CHEECH on January 13, 2004, 04:46:59 PM

Hey Shane

IS that a good case to use , what would you do with a messed up aluminum case when you are done with it.You cant burn em like the mag cases, i`ve heard that there is a case # as41 is that a good case to use or is the alluminum case the best. Hey have you talked to Tim up in Kamloops? Sounds like Skyreach isn`t doing too good.

shawn

 

Title: Is One Case Better Than Another?
Post by: James Buchan on January 13, 2004, 05:09:04 PM

AL cases can be welded - Mags nope.
AS41 cases are the norm for building performance engines but with all the advancements lately with the AL cases they might become the standard. Origanally AL cases had problems with poor casting (sand I believe) or something along those lines but from what I've seen of the newer versions that has been worked out. Matt has one from airspeed it looks real nice.

Title: Is One Case Better Than Another?
Post by: Matt on January 13, 2004, 06:04:55 PM

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Matt has one from airspeed it looks real nice.

Ya I do!! B)  

Title: Is One Case Better Than Another?
Post by: James Buchan on January 13, 2004, 06:07:10 PM

[size=8]So use it already!!![/size]

Title: Is One Case Better Than Another?
Post by: Matt on January 13, 2004, 10:27:26 PM

all in good time....

Title: Is One Case Better Than Another?
Post by: Project Decade on January 14, 2004, 10:13:04 AM

I have a mag case allready to go for a stroker kit. Bore cylinders for 94mm pistons, stroke relief, shuffle pin, sleeve all lifter bores. If your interested give me a call Ryan @ 604-340-7223 :D  

Title: Is One Case Better Than Another?
Post by: CHEECH on January 14, 2004, 10:43:11 AM

thanks for the info guys. it looks like i might go with the AL case. is there different brands of AL cases? Hey Matt have you had any problems with bolt holes lining up or any of the assembly?

thanks  shawn  

Title: Is One Case Better Than Another?
Post by: Matt on January 14, 2004, 07:06:53 PM

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thanks for the info guys. it looks like i might go with the AL case. is there different brands of AL cases? Hey Matt have you had any problems with bolt holes lining up or any of the assembly?

thanks  shawn

Haha, nope. But then again it is still sitting on a shelf, unassembled.

Matt