Anyone DD/frequently drive a Stroker setup? Input needed

[281pony]

i am real close to doing the 347. i have in the last month, only driven my "commuter" car twice to work. i got real comfortable driving the stang, and i'd like to keep it like this.

aside from mileage and engine longevity, do you guys dislike anything with a 347 setup for being a "driver" car? i know this will have many factors for driveability, ect ect. so ill list my setup briefly.

it will be box stock twisted wedges, stage 2 tfs cam, systemax intake, manual, 4:10 gears. i am estimating it will be like 360 rwhp. not a real aggressive setup.

basically anything you did before the new engine, that you no longer do. maybe miss? i get pretty decent mileage now from my 302, but i am hoping i can get atleast 15 mpg with the 347.

 

[project67]

15 mpg should be no problem, and engine longevity should not be affected if built correctly.

 

[281pony]

15 mpg should be no problem, and engine longevity should not be affected if built correctly.

well i am only expecting 20k miles out of it being shifted at 6k it gets commuted a good amount, but my pedal also knows what the carpet feels like pretty well.

 

[Tanus]

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Im curious too, thats a nice combo you got planned (definatly will be more then 360rwhp, probably damn near 400) I plan to do something similar, pretty much the exact same, but with ported holley heads.

 

[88blowngt]

Actually this pertains to me too. Within the next year my 347 could be my daily driver. AFR 185s 2.02 int and 1.6 exh, 58cc chambers, Comp Camps nitrous cam lineup, and Holly Systemax II intake. 3.73s

 

[rbonella]

I built a 88 vert with a 347 carbed motor (not the best mileage w/carb and my right foor) but I daily drove that set up for 3 years everyday with NO problems at all. CHP longblock, otb tw heads, x cam, airgap, 750 carb, 11:0 cr w 4:10's w/ tremec 3550. With that said, I sold the car to a friend who blew it up in 3 months

 

[stangfanatic]

I have a 331 setup right now, but only an E-Cam and svo heads. I would like to daily drive mine, but I have some charging issues and not so hot fuel mileage. I agree with everyone though, if its build right, DDing a stroker should be fine.

 

[Gnwdad]

I hope by mid week I'll be able to let you know how a 347 is as a DD



Stock block with main griddle
Scat stroker kit 347ci
Afr 185 head with stronger spring and retainers
Whole motor is studded
Forged internals
MSD 6 BTM
MSD Blaster Coil II
MSD Billit dizzy with MSD cap rotor
Custom Ground cam (dont have the card) 580 lift/274 durr
1.7 RR
3/4" Mallory fuel rail w/regulator
Holley 255 lph fuel pump mounted in tank
All fuel line is 6an on return and 8an on pres
Edelbrock Performer RPM II intake
70mm throttle body with EGR delete plate
BBK Cold Air Intake w/pro mass 80mm maf
Ford racing 9mm wires
Underdrive pullies
Smog delete
7 qt oil pan

Electric fan
ZEX Wet kit 75-125hp
Mac shorties 1-5/8
Mac off road H pipe
Mac full length exhaust with Mac mufflers

car has new Coney shocks and sway bars
welded in sub fram connectors

HRE wheels with Hoosier Drag radials
Rebuit 8.8 with 3.73 gears

The Tranny is a TCI Supper StreetFighter
Torque Converter is Ultimate StreetFighter
The Trans brake is TCI Full manual reverse valve body

 

[project67]

koni shocks