I have a '52 232ci Commander engine in my 2R C-cab. All of those beautiful pics and discussion of Bob {roscomacaw} and his Big Inch 289 motor have really got me curious.
I see that a 259 has the same bore as my 232 but just has a 3-9/16 stroke instead of a 3-3/8 stroke. Stude Int has NOS 259 cranks for sale for under $200.
Will my block accept the stroker crank? If so, does it take different Rods to offset the stroke? Or different Pistons?
Are my heads upgradeable, as in machining for larger valves and porting the ports, to flow better for the c.i. increase or would I have to buy 259/289 heads?
Maybe I am just dreaming out loud, but I thought it is worth asking while I am sitting and waiting for parts.
I see that a 259 has the same bore as my 232 but just has a 3-9/16 stroke instead of a 3-3/8 stroke. Stude Int has NOS 259 cranks for sale for under $200.
Will my block accept the stroker crank? If so, does it take different Rods to offset the stroke? Or different Pistons?
Are my heads upgradeable, as in machining for larger valves and porting the ports, to flow better for the c.i. increase or would I have to buy 259/289 heads?
Maybe I am just dreaming out loud, but I thought it is worth asking while I am sitting and waiting for parts.
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