that depends on what you want from the engine. are you looking for a lot of power? where do you want the power band to fall? street motor, street/strip, race?
the other question you need to answer is are you needing a complete rebuild, or are you just wanting one because? in other words is this a motor that you can get away with just freshening up the engine, and perhaps adding a cam, or is it in need of a complete rebuild anyway?
that depends on what you want from the engine. are you looking for a lot of power? where do you want the power band to fall? street motor, street/strip, race?
the other question you need to answer is are you needing a complete rebuild, or are you just wanting one because? in other words is this a motor that you can get away with just freshening up the engine, and perhaps adding a cam, or is it in need of a complete rebuild anyway?
if your current engine is in great condition, then no a 347 stroker kit is not worth the money. if oyu want a bit more power, then drop on a set of windsor jr heads, a performer rpm intake and 600cfm carb, and tri-y headers. also consider a set of 1.7 roller rocker arms. this is all bolt on stuff that can net you another 50-60hp easily, and will make a difference in how the engine feels, and would cost less overall than a stroker kit if you shop wisely.
if your current engine is in great condition, then no a 347 stroker kit is not worth the money. if oyu want a bit more power, then drop on a set of windsor jr heads, a performer rpm intake and 600cfm carb, and tri-y headers. also consider a set of 1.7 roller rocker arms. this is all bolt on stuff that can net you another 50-60hp easily, and will make a difference in how the engine feels, and would cost less overall than a stroker kit if you shop wisely.
that depends on how well you shop. you can be in the bolt on stuff for under $2000, where as the stroker kits start at $1600, and then you have the machine work and labor, and extra down time. the bolt on stuff you can do over a weekend.
so now you have the heads, valves, rockers, retainers, keepers, and springs, total roughly $1200 for all new parts. you still have about $800 for intake, carb, headers, exhaust, and sundry items.