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    is this an R302 block?

    well it wont let me post pictures of it for some reason... it does have two freeze plugs in the front of the motor.. thats all that i can see different.. what else should i look for?
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    is this an R302 block?

    hey guys i came across a really good price on a brand new R302 block. Hes selling it for 1,150 and its still int he crate as you can see. He sold his mustang and thats why he watns this block gone. he lives 600 miles from me, however hes willing to meet half way,. this block has not been...
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    blown 331/347 combo... what will HP be?

    are used r-blocks or dart blocks ok to use?
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    blown 331/347 combo... what will HP be?

    because the price difference between a 306 and a 331/347 is minimal.. its like $600....
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    blown 331/347 combo... what will HP be?

    lol GRRRRRRRRRRRR not what i wanted to hear but thanks for posting.... i just dont have the cast to spend $2200-$2500 on a DART block and then to completely spend more on the driveline....
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    blown 331/347 combo... what will HP be?

    hey guys im trying to figure out which way to go.. i just cant justity spending an extra 2,400 dollars on a DART block right now... im lookin at a 331 or a 347 from FPS. I can get a FULLY built motor with everythig from the oil pan to the valve covers except the upper and lower intake for...
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    Ford Performance Solutions anyone work with them?

    hey guys ive been speaking with Ford Performance Solutions the past couple of days on building me a 331 or a 347 stroker motor... i really like the service i get from these guys!!! there great. i am concerned about all the rumors i hear about the 347 and the oil problems... he said not to...
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    building first engine which one?? 302/306/ or 331

    hey guys just looking for a response to my last post that is all. TTT! :spot:
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    building first engine which one?? 302/306/ or 331

    Well i just called CHP and FPS to speak about purchasing a block and what they recommended... CHP was EXTREMELY un helpful. sounded like he didnt even want to speak with me and i asked for help on which way to go and he didnt even ask what i was looking to do.. FPS on the other hand...
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    building first engine which one?? 302/306/ or 331

    no can you post their website? heres the engine builders i know of... DSS Keith Craft CHP FOX Lake PER Performance FPS do all these builders besides DSS make quality blocks? A salesman just came back from DSS and told me that place is immaculate. VERY VERY clean and just awsome how...
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    problems with my engine HELP!!!

    ill try to look on my lunch and post my results
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    problems with my engine HELP!!!

    all the rings are there. i am deciding between an already buildt 306 or a 331... i think im going to go the 306 route and use the extra $500 to rebuild my a-trim to an s-trim....
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    building first engine which one?? 302/306/ or 331

    no they had a 5 page article on how well their engines are assembled, why to go with certian parts, cetain parts DSS makes, and what not. then i even pulled ALL my old 5.0 mages and MM&FF mags and found a few more "articles" on them... not their ads... actuall articles. again whywould...
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    building first engine which one?? 302/306/ or 331

    plus i dont see why 5.0 mustang magazine would do a huge article on how well and good DSS is if everyone is saying they suck... why would one magazine tell all its subscribers that DSS is excellent when reality everyone says they suck?
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    building first engine which one?? 302/306/ or 331

    no i dont have the cooling system to cool a 500 hp motor. i want to build this the right way but i cant see buying ALL new components for an extra 40-50 hp.. thats like 7k all said and done for 40-50 hp over stock... what other good blocks are out there?
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    building first engine which one?? 302/306/ or 331

    122 mph = what in the 1/4?? and why avoid DSS ive heard nothing but good stuff about them..... not to mention they are right down the road from my house... i can pick up the engine to save on freight.
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    building first engine which one?? 302/306/ or 331

    Hey im starting to do more and more research on the 331 engine... i found many posts with people posting their HP numbers.. i am sad to say that im pretty DISGUSTED with what im seeing.. my lil ol 302 with all stock parts (except blower, TB, and intake) made 305 HP and 351 ft/lbs of tourqe...
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    registering your car as a race car???

    is there a way you can register your car with the state as a race car so you do not hav eto pass emmissions but still be able to drive it on the street?
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    building first engine which one?? 302/306/ or 331

    hey guys im trying to price out what i would need to complete my engine build so i can have a basic idea of the cost.. i have alot of questions i think i decided im going to go with a 331 stroker motor from DSS. as i did some research, once you get to the high horsepower applications all the...
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    problems with my engine HELP!!!

    ttt lookin for a response