Hey all you Ford gear-heads! I'm new to this forum. Got a project on hand. I have a 74 Windsor block (prepped) & a 85 Windsor block (prepped) but question is D.S.S states that their blocks are later models used due to them being 1 piece rear main seals. Should I do way with these blocks? & just go with their 408 Super Pro Bullit Level 20 shortblock & go from there? My baby is "Wild Strawberry" in color w/ a pristine black interior (4-banger). My plans are an ultimate 351 stroker (408/410 cid). Vic.Jr. Heads/Intake,Race Demon carb,9 in. rear with 4.10's or 4.56's,(Hence, I already have the new Tremec TK-600)....& a NX-Express kit. Any advice will be greatly appreciated ok guys...& by the way, I'm a Ford man since birth. This is my 4th Fox-body and I'm keeping this one 4GOOD!! You guys may want to slap the taste outta my mouth but I sold my soul to GM in 2002 and bought a WS6 Trans-AM..(worst mistake of my life)..but I'm back to my roots now..& lookk forward to staying in touch with all you guys.. One love to all yall & God bless..
"Just bought a mint 93 Notchie" 351W in near future
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bluevenom867
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A one piece rear main seal aint nothing.
Use your 74' block,much stronger than the late model blocks.
If you really plan on getting serious,save up and spend it on a DART block.
A one piece rear main seal aint nothing.
Use your 74' block,much stronger than the late model blocks.
If you really plan on getting serious,save up and spend it on a DART block.
Thanks for the advice sir..So my 74 block is ok to start my project off with? I will be utilizing a main girdle as well. But should I also try to incorporate my own "Level 20" design with the screw in freeze plugs or will this be overkill? Reason being sir, is that I'm trying to build a rock-solid streetable motor that can withstand some rigors @ the track ocassionally as well..With scheduled oil changes etc. Hey!(Had to sell the cheaply made WS-6,things started breaking bruh)
bluevenom867
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MoGreen said:
I wouldnt bother with the screw in freeze plugs.I hear that half filled jackets with hard block doesnt affect colling to much.
Best advice I can tell you is,make sure the block is machined good.Take measurments.Alot of measurments.When you get your rotating assembaly,first thing to do is take it and the block to the machine shop (or if you have the tools,do it yourself) and have them check to make sure everything is within spec.If not,correct it.
And for reliablity,just dont spray it with nitrous on the street.I know is tempting alot of times,but dont do it.it also make you go thou tires fast
Oh,and you dont have to call me sir,lol.
My names Jerry.And Im glad to help.
Ok, Thanks Mr. Jerry sir...I'm gonna try to post photos 2morrow after i wash it. Escuse me but does anyone know of the best do-it-yourself spray that I can possibly use to bring back the luster to the black around the window moldings?...I'm so anxious to get started.. & I'm so happy to be part of this forum with you guys.. Sorry but my ("sirs") come from the 12 years that I've spent in the United States Marine Corps. "Oooooh-Rahhhhh"
Congrats on getting the car. I have always just used armorall or whatever I find in the store. The Maguires stuff smells better, if that even matters.
Now for the tech.
First thing I would recommend is the sticky on the 351w swap. There is a ton of good info in there from all the members who have done the conversion.
I am running a 74 block with main girdle on the 408 stroker. This should be good enough for a reasonably long life when I put 5-10lbs of boost on in the future. No biggee on the rear main seal. A roller conversion would also be nice, and is fairly easy.
Now for the tech.
First thing I would recommend is the sticky on the 351w swap. There is a ton of good info in there from all the members who have done the conversion.
I am running a 74 block with main girdle on the 408 stroker. This should be good enough for a reasonably long life when I put 5-10lbs of boost on in the future. No biggee on the rear main seal. A roller conversion would also be nice, and is fairly easy.
