Deciding what cams to go with a 2.3 stroker and WR turbo. Would you guys sugest what would work better powerwise as turbo would spool really fast on that 2.3 liter. So I am looking for HP gains.
Also How would 280 be more beneficial than lets say 272's???

 

WR is a lil small for a stroker imo. If you want fast spoolup and good power do a 3076R and 272/264 cams, or maybe 280/272. good luck

 

Thats the whole idea to have no wait spool, and i already have WR, So need advise for cams now. Thanks

 

Try Forced Performance 2 Cams!

 

Wouldn't one be better off with a more aggressive cam setup than HKS, something requiring valve spring upgrading?

 

No, not necessarily. Aside from the fact that no other cam set has demonstrated the ability to consistently generate more power than the HKS cams (or quality copies thereof), the HKS cams are easier on the valvetrain - which means good reliability and less expense.

With a stroker motor, I wouldn't consider anything other than HKS 280s. Properly timed, the 280s can do anything you want, and the longer stroke will slightly lessen the effects of the longer valve overlap.

 

Get some 280s and a different turbo, the WR is too small. It's going to die off at the high RPMS.

 

WR is small. 3071 or 20g. Even 20g may be on the small side. 3076 on the higer side.

 

I'll let you know here soon, I've got a WR, 280's and doing the stroker right now.

 

i'd def do a larger turbo, the WR isnt enough for a stroker, will def run out of breath up top. I say 3076R is a great compromise for someone looking for great spoolup.

 

280/280 great set up for 2.3 stroker.

 

What was the cause of your blown motor?

 

piper cams

 

From what I can tell, too much boost. Mistake by me, had the hp actuator and just installed the Forge MBC(heavy spring). Had it set to 28 and gave it a full twist. Figuring 31-33+ psi from the rabbit, equals too much for one of the pistons. The others look fine, so it probably was a casting flaw.

I probably will end up going with a larger turbo, but don't have the cash this year for that.

 

Cool,

Do you already have the stroker and WR? If so, please post impressions. I imagine the powerband is pretty sweet.

My plan for "someday" is to get a 20G, WR, or other "stock replacement" turbo with TI Al wheel and 10.5 hotside. This will be a nice upgrade from my stock 03 turbo. I don't want anything laggier, and it will be a street car.

I also plan on ported/coated stock manifold and ported/coated o2 housing. I am going to stick with a flash, no meth, and probably need larger injectors. If it's ever possible, I'd love to go with a stroker and this setup. Should make killer tq and be a blast on the street, which is why I'm excited to hear about your experience.

Regarding the actual question, probably stick with HKS cams and go 272 or 280s if you have a way to make them idle nicely (if it matters to you).

Good luck,

FB