i probably should have just said this yesterday but didn't...so hear goes..
My opinon is this...there are some places to cut back on a motor...but i would stay with the best parts when it comes to rotating assembly,,crank,rods,piston's.....this makes up the core of your motor..by spending a little more money and getting best parts it will open up the door for you down the road..longivity being #1...
i have never MET one person that built a motor or car that DID NOT want to go faster etc...Do not make that mistake and tell yourself you will be satisfied,,cause you WILL NOT.....YOU WILL want more..SPEED/POWER is addictive..its more addictive than drugs to some of us..(hint,hint)...
so do yourself a hug favor and build a solid bottom end,,so you can throw a little shot of spray on there, or make a cam or head change for some more ponies and not over rate your bottom end..
my opinion.
Brian
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