worth re-building 7 bolt?

[MitsGSX]

So I recently discovered that my #1 Rod is knocking. And I am faced with a re-build on my '97 GSX

I want a strong, reliable short-block that will withstand 450HP, and my budget is about $1500.
I would Prefer to keep the 7-bolt, there is NO CRANK WALK currently and about 115K miles.


I want to do a 2.3L stroker kit, eagle rods, wissco pistons, cleevlite bearings. (SBR stage 1) ARP fasteners, gasket kit.
~$1300

Is that a good setup, or should I switch to a 6 bolt? I DO NOT want to swap, it will be too expencive and too time consuming. this is my daily driver.

 

[dsm-onster]

So I recently discovered that my #1 Rod is knocking. And I am faced with a re-build on my '97 GSX

I want a strong, reliable short-block that will withstand 450HP, and my budget is about $1500.
I would Prefer to keep the 7-bolt, there is NO CRANK WALK currently and about 115K miles.


I want to do a 2.3L stroker kit, eagle rods, wissco pistons, cleevlite bearings. (SBR stage 1) ARP fasteners, gasket kit.
~$1300

Is that a good setup, or should I switch to a 6 bolt? I DO NOT want to swap, it will be too expencive and too time consuming. this is my daily driver.

Woe there! . You'll have to pull the block to clean out all the metal shvings after eating a bearing anyway. Why not put another block in. It won't be any more work really. . .

A 6-bolt can handle 450whp plenty reliably and you'll not need to stroke to get that power w/ a "streetable" spool. A simple t3stage3 50-trim and a 6-bolt swap will give you all you need that's FAR less work AND money than stroking your 7-bolt, crankwalk or not. Get a set of 272 regrinds and you're done (a 1g intake manifold is fine for your goal).