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

Need to get stroked. But by who???

  • Thread starter Thread starter Demented4.6
  • Start date Start date May 9, 2004
D

Demented4.6

Founding Member
Mar 14, 2001
1,055
1
38
DAYTON, OHIO
May 9, 2004
#1
  • May 9, 2004
  • #1
Ok my junk reman 302 just bothers the crap outta me like its gonna explode anyday so I have made up my mind I am going to go stroker!!! Now i had my mind set on a 331 basicly cuz everyone downed the 347 due to the problems it had when it FIRST came out.. I now hear that they fixed the oil ring/ wrist pin problem so I would rather go bigger than 331 to the 347. So of the companies i know DSS CHP and Dart who builds the best short block for under 3 grand? thanks guys and please now fighting over the 347's previous problems I am more concerend on the companies...
 
D

Demented4.6

Founding Member
Mar 14, 2001
1,055
1
38
DAYTON, OHIO
May 9, 2004
#2
  • May 9, 2004
  • #2
or should i just find a good 302 block have it machined and balanced and get a blower?
 
M

mcvey90

Founding Member
Jan 24, 2002
950
0
16
B TOWN
May 9, 2004
#3
  • May 9, 2004
  • #3
stroker

I went with the 347 kit from eagle. I got forged pistons and rods but I don't think the crank was forged.

I used the stock block and had it bored .030 over knotched etc etc, and the shortblock was completely assembled and I even had them put the heads on. The shop I got through got about $2400 for all the parts plus labor. I could dig the bill out if you want more specifics.

Compression is at 10.4 to 1 with the flat tops and the cc heads that I use, tfs track heats.

got a trickflow stage 2 cam and r series intake to compliment. May opt for a custom if you can spend the cash. I may get one in the future.

So far so good, no problems as of yet. Piston to valve clearance checked out really good, .085 to my surprise.

Guy at the shop said that was great, he usually wants at least .060 so good to go there.

Did have to get a billet flywheel for balancing reasons, so that was $300, but again that was in the $2400 total.

good luck

I can try to ask any other questions ya might have.
 
J

jhg516

New Member
Jun 21, 2003
8
0
0
May 9, 2004
#4
  • May 9, 2004
  • #4
I would say that Dart builds the best blocks I am using one in my stroker build
 

drgn5.0

Founding Member
Mar 13, 2001
603
0
0
May 9, 2004
#5
  • May 9, 2004
  • #5
keith craft has some good kits
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

  • Locked
Engine Might have to get a Dart block but don't want to and if I do, then 363 instead of 331. Thoughts on what I've already bought so far.......
  • from6to8
  • Jul 8, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
2
Views
503
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jul 8, 2025
Noobz347
Might have to get a Dart block but don't want to and if I do, then 363 instead of 331. Thoughts on what I've already bought so far.......
  • from6to8
  • Jul 8, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2 3
Replies
52
Views
2K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jul 9, 2025
from6to8
Engine Information that is Needed When You Post a "Car is not Running" or "Car is Running Poorly" Thread
  • AeroCoupe
  • Apr 28, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
29
Views
1K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 4, 2025
Bullitt347
J
Progress Thread Family member 1989 GT- Backstory and updates
  • JRC99
  • Apr 19, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
15
Views
1K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Oct 26, 2025
JRC99
J
New daily driver help needed.....not a mustang but mustang drivetrain.
  • Wayne Waldrep
  • Jun 17, 2024
  • Other Auto Tech
  • 3 4 5
Replies
80
Views
6K
Other Auto Tech Jul 28, 2024
manicmechanic007
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?