• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

gunna build a 408. any recomendations? and what pistons should i run for nitrous?

  • Thread starter Thread starter LETHALFORDS
  • Start date Start date Jun 7, 2009
  • 1
  • 2
Next
1 of 2 Next Last
L

LETHALFORDS

New Member
May 28, 2009
26
0
0
Jun 7, 2009
#1
  • Jun 7, 2009
  • #1
i have a 351w i decided to build a 408 stroker.
anyone know any cheap places to look for kits or heads or anything?

oh and what would be the best pistons to run with nitrous?
 
P

PJC Racing

New Member
Nov 21, 2007
199
0
0
Jun 8, 2009
#2
  • Jun 8, 2009
  • #2
fordstrokers.com and forged.
 
L

LETHALFORDS

New Member
May 28, 2009
26
0
0
Jun 8, 2009
#3
  • Jun 8, 2009
  • #3
ya i know forged but theres flat tops , and different king of dish pistons??
 

90lxcoupe

20+ Year Stangneter
Oct 7, 2003
3,596
350
134
Jun 8, 2009
#4
  • Jun 8, 2009
  • #4
flat tops with 11:1 compression will work well with juice. If its a race motor go with a dome piston and 13:1 CR.

head choices is going to determine what piston you can run
 
L

LETHALFORDS

New Member
May 28, 2009
26
0
0
Jun 8, 2009
#5
  • Jun 8, 2009
  • #5
ya rite now i just have the stock 351 heads. i was gunna get them checkes out and have them ported. so flat top if i go with the stock heads?
 
P

PJC Racing

New Member
Nov 21, 2007
199
0
0
Jun 8, 2009
#6
  • Jun 8, 2009
  • #6
Your going to build a 408 and put stock heads on it..........WHY?!
 
L

LETHALFORDS

New Member
May 28, 2009
26
0
0
Jun 8, 2009
#7
  • Jun 8, 2009
  • #7
well i herd u can get them ported ?

i was lookin at trick flow heads but ther expensive.
my buddy has some tick flow twisted wedge heads off a 302 ?
 

HotFox

15 Year Member
Jan 5, 2009
1,057
670
164
SE Michigan
Jun 8, 2009
#8
  • Jun 8, 2009
  • #8
I would not waste your time with stock heads. The aftermarket heads not only flow better they have a much more efficient combustion chamber and are aluminum.

That poor 408 will peak power at 4000rpm. I guess if you’re building a low rpm engine then by all means use a stock head.

You would be better off sinking money into a good set of heads then dropping money into the stroker assy for a 351 and skimp on the top end. If your going to build something don’t go half way, build it right the first time. Instead of down the road wishing you did that or this different.

Also I caution you if you stay with a cast iron heads if you hurt it with the nos, it is much harder to repair and more expensive then the same repair on an aluminum heads.

Scott
 
L

LETHALFORDS

New Member
May 28, 2009
26
0
0
Jun 8, 2009
#9
  • Jun 8, 2009
  • #9
ok but will these trick flow heads that my buddy has work on my 408 sence there both small block or ???
 

Jaym14

New Member
Jan 26, 2009
296
1
0
Long Island, N.Y.
Jun 9, 2009
#10
  • Jun 9, 2009
  • #10
You don't want to use 302 heads on a 408 you need to get 351 specific heads otherwise your motor will suffocate
 

90lxcoupe

20+ Year Stangneter
Oct 7, 2003
3,596
350
134
Jun 9, 2009
#11
  • Jun 9, 2009
  • #11
less questions more research... do your homework.

would a fat chick wear a size "0" dress?
 
P

PJC Racing

New Member
Nov 21, 2007
199
0
0
Jun 10, 2009
#12
  • Jun 10, 2009
  • #12
90lxcoupe said:
less questions more research... do your homework.

would a fat chick wear a size "0" dress?
Click to expand...

Great post!
 

LaserSVT

Got FB banned again for saying nards
Founding Member
Nov 29, 1999
9,391
3,538
233
Jun 10, 2009
#13
  • Jun 10, 2009
  • #13
LETHALFORDS said:
ok but will these trick flow heads that my buddy has work on my 408 sence there both small block or ???
Click to expand...
If they are 205 or 225s then they could work half way decient. But a 185 wont flow enough for a motor that large.
 
L

LETHALFORDS

New Member
May 28, 2009
26
0
0
Jun 10, 2009
#14
  • Jun 10, 2009
  • #14
ya whatever just thought i would ask around and see what people thought!!!
no need to be a jackass.. just wanted to see people with more experiance thought!!! this is my first stroker build! so thank guys who actually said somehting that i could use or think about
 

Cobra912

Active Member
May 1, 2005
1,777
11
39
Wish I was anywhere but here
Jun 10, 2009
#15
  • Jun 10, 2009
  • #15
he's just foolin around. You'll either want to save up, wait or come up with a different game plan instead of using the trick flow heads. I don't think the ported 351's would be a bad idea especially if that's all your budget permits. Remember if you use 302 parts you will get 302 power.

I put the smaller heads on my car and I wish I didn't. You'll think to yourself - "hey this will be enough power for me" But trust me there is never enough. I would look at the classifieds to see if you could land a good used set. But be careful........sometimes the machine work to get them to spec will cost you as much as the new set once the difference is added up.
 
L

LETHALFORDS

New Member
May 28, 2009
26
0
0
Jun 11, 2009
#16
  • Jun 11, 2009
  • #16
ya i think ima save up for some AFR , trickflow , or world!
and ya ima keep my eye on classifieds! but ya thanks man..

if you know of any good links please let me kno
thanks
 

90lxcoupe

20+ Year Stangneter
Oct 7, 2003
3,596
350
134
Jun 11, 2009
#17
  • Jun 11, 2009
  • #17
i wasnt trying to be an ass, just saying, search around the forums, and magazines so that you make the decision that you are good with... there is alot of info out there on big inch strokers
 

strtrcr50

New Member
Jun 21, 2006
0
4
0
Previously from Dirty Jerzey exit 7a
Jun 11, 2009
#18
  • Jun 11, 2009
  • #18
Jaym14 said:
You don't want to use 302 heads on a 408 you need to get 351 specific heads otherwise your motor will suffocate
Click to expand...

Really? Please tell me the difference between 302 and 351 heads besides head bolt size. My Twisted Wedge heads that I'm putting on my 302 would do just fine on a stroked 351. Even more so if I sent them out to Fox Lake or another company like that.
 

90lxcoupe

20+ Year Stangneter
Oct 7, 2003
3,596
350
134
Jun 11, 2009
#19
  • Jun 11, 2009
  • #19
strtrcr50 said:
Really? Please tell me the difference between 302 and 351 heads besides head bolt size. My Twisted Wedge heads that I'm putting on my 302 would do just fine on a stroked 351. Even more so if I sent them out to Fox Lake or another company like that.
Click to expand...



He was refering to a TW head from a 302 that his buddy had... yes they would bolt up, but they are far from good for a 408.

If you think that a port that works well on a 302, would do "just fine" on a motor with 50+ cubes, then you must not care about making serious HP, or using the motor to its full potential
 

strtrcr50

New Member
Jun 21, 2006
0
4
0
Previously from Dirty Jerzey exit 7a
Jun 11, 2009
#20
  • Jun 11, 2009
  • #20
Think this might work on a 408?
Combustion Chamber Volume = 65cc
Valve Sizes = 2.020 Int, 1.600 Exh
Max Flow Int. - 310cfm @ .600"
Max Flow Exh. = 220cfm @ .600"
Click to expand...
http://www.foxlakeracing.com/twisted.php
 
  • 1
  • 2
Next
1 of 2 Next Last
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Need some camshaft guru advice on power loss from supercharger to nitrous
  • TTSaleen
  • Dec 1, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
18
Views
690
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Dec 29, 2025
revhead347
H
Forced Induction On3 Turbo Kit- Parts list NEEDED - 302 Stock Motor
  • Hirothecool1
  • Feb 27, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
21
Views
1K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Mar 7, 2026
slow84lx
S
Engine Suggestions on an engine rebuild. Stock cam/GT40Ps or aftermarket on both for a fun weekend driver?
  • MadSquirrelTech
  • Apr 28, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
23
Views
858
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 7, 2026
MadSquirrelTech
Engine Forged flat top pistons from 5.0 fit a 351 build?
  • PonyGTrider
  • May 22, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
17
Views
1K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Feb 1, 2026
PonyGTrider
R
Progress Thread 351w stroker rotating assembly and build
  • Ric4eyedFox
  • Mar 23, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
13
Views
911
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Mar 24, 2025
Noobz347
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?