Given that I've done more autocross events than I have road course events, I could DEFINITELY use the increased torque under the curve to propel the car. That's why I'm focused on doing things with this rebuild that will improve the mid-range torque generated. I'm fighting myself given that I selected the single plane intake for this setup, but I think I can end up with a combination I'll be plenty happy with. Researching engine data for the LS platform is like a drug for me: I'm addicted to learning!
ALl that said, I'm not sure it's worth the risk to step up the stroke from the current 4.000" to 4.125". There is a lot of debate on this topic that I've been devouring the last 2 days, but I'm leaning away from it now and sticking with the known 4.0" combination.
Tim, it was good meeting you yesterday. Glad the weather cooperated and you were able to bring the Camaro out. And if you can find that info we discussed, send it on over.
I'm back in Austin finally, so I hope to make some moves forward this week. I haven't heard back from TEA on the status of the heads. I do need to touch base with TSP and let them know something. I can't really move forward with them until I know what I'll be doing on the heads though. If this combination is going back together, I'll need to specify the pistons to use before any of the bottom end work can start...