longevity?Perhaps I misread it....but I was basing my response off of this breakdown. Not sure what other way there could be to take it?
longevity?Perhaps I misread it....but I was basing my response off of this breakdown. Not sure what other way there could be to take it?
Please excuse my talking out of my arse here, this is mainly a question: Based on the write up in the sticky, would logic agree that the 331 would rev easier due to the shorter dwell at the top and bottom of the stroke?That's straight out of the sticky, which is a really thoroughly explained work up of the technical differences and options in the 331 v. 347 debate. Go read through it, Brian. I'd have to say that the assessment is fair. I own a 331 too, but I differ with your opinion of your 331 being more rev-happy than a similar 347.
Regarding the excerpt quoted, first that was, as it states, a summary of the author's, 5spdGT's, opinion. Second, 5spdGT did a fantastic job researching and studying this particular issue. Last, I fully support and agree with his opinion.
Chris
I like your style Joe@fordjunky
I ended up with the 331 because of my previous budget build and having to run iron heads (compression issues), so not really trying to debate the 331 vs 347, which is better argument, just more along the lines of which engine would theoretically make more HP.
The entire plan for this car since day 1 has been to have a nice driver that could make a trip to the track with the AC blowing cold, air the tires down, make an 11 second pass, and drive home. So I will be pleased with any thing sub 11.90 really. I know my car could benefit greatly from weight reduction and a set of slicks, but that's not really where I want to go with it.
I think he will get low 11's, maybe even a high 10 with his truck coyote by the time he is done. It should be interesting to watch.
Joe
I think I get it now.. For example a Honda s2000 redlines at 9k or whatever but so what it has to get to 8k to make a max 200 hp?It doesn't matter. The 347 makes power lower, and can be revved as high as a 331 or even a 302. Hell, keep carrying the logic forward and you might as well destroke the 302 to a 289 so you can increase the "rev happiness."