What crank are you using. My numbers with with a 181 crank and rods in a .040" over 153 block come to 174.8 ci. That is a 3.60 stroke. All off the shelf parts. Well the pistons are off of tlowe's shelf. I'll try to get the short block assembled this week so I know I'. not just blowing smoke here,


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