rebuild vs getting stroked
#13
How much do the girdles help with strength? I've seen one where you drill holes for braces in the lifter valley and bolt them in and the ones where the oil pan area is.
A better investment would be a new Word or Dart block.
#15
Originally Posted by 82306
No offense but I think you believe the hype.
SS
#16
I dont believe the hype, I go with experience over hearsay
Truth is increased cylinder pressure is a way more important factor in cylinder loading. Oil control issues are not a problem for those who know how to assemble a shortblock.
Level being 500+?
82306
#17
well called the shop my buddy got his motor done at and got a quote of 3200 to do a 347 stroker in my car, this included everythign to rebuild the motor and the kit plus machining etc, will take 2 weeks to complete and they wont charge me anymore to remove the motor from the car for the rebuild ( didnt know they would)........does this sound like a fair price?
#19
It doesn't happen very often but I agree with SS all the way on a 331 over the 347. There was a comparison between the two in a MM&FF mag a few months back. The guy being interviewed was an engine building guru and he claims that on any street driven stang the 331 is the way....you get a few extra ponies outta the 347 but not many, and you've got a much weaker and heavier rotating assembly. If I were to do a stroker it'd be a 331 for sure....
#20
It doesn't happen very often but I agree with SS all the way on a 331 over the 347. There was a comparison between the two in a MM&FF mag a few months back. The guy being interviewed was an engine building guru and he claims that on any street driven stang the 331 is the way....
Weaker & heavier assembly? Last time I checked Big Daddy ran high 7’s with an Eagle rotating. Maybe he didn’t make enough power?
If you want an honest opinion regarding this exact same topic do a search over on Hardcore5.0 on it. If you read between the lines you will find your answer.
Make mine a 3-4-7.
82306