Well I've got a 4G64 7-bolt running strong, but more power can be made with a '63 stock block than mine. I topped out at 300whp on 91 octane. Others have made more on the lower compression 2.0L. My torque curve is pretty sweet though. I havn't taken it to the strip yet, but I'm guessing it's...
that 2g MAS S-AFC and injectors should all be one item. You either have fuel control or you don't Hold off on the 2g MAS until you have the ability to tune. The 1g MAS isn't going to hold you back on the stock turbo.
There's nothing wrong with using a '63 block. I used a NT '63 block to eliminate the oil squirters. Since you already have this block go with the JE, ross or wiesco stroker '63 piston. The difference with this piston is that it moves the wrist pin 6mm higher which puts it in the oil ring...
Tell your machinist to make one for you and you will pay 1/4 of his expence. This way he will be able to do other peoples 4G63 and have the plate already made. Make him understand it is good for his business to have one.In all honesty if he tells you it's not necessary or that he doesn't...
If your doing a stroker you will need a crank, pistons, rods, bearings, & rings. Polk is right about the clearancing issues. My engine builder had to relieve the main cap webs as well as the block in a couple places.If your buying a block for the project the 2.4L project will be the same...
I havn't degreed a stock set of cams, so I can't answer what the stock lobe separation is. Each cam comes with a cam card describing what the lobe separation should be. 106-113 deg is a common range for streetable cams on our cars. I have mine dialed in at 110 deg, but will play with that...
If you just want a 400whp 2.4L street/strip car that has a great powerband you should consider a 4G64 or 4GCS from a junkyard and leave the internals alone. 9.5:1 CR and 2.4L will spool a big turbo and with the boost low it should stay together.:shhh:
Yes, use a second motor for your build up. It's nice to have the spare around, and the downtime will be much shorter. I did what your thinking about and my car has now been threw a few motors and 10 months of downtime.