Opinion on 347 Shortblock?

[palerider94]

Planning on putting new motor in 70 boss clone and considering shortblock from forstrokers.com. Below are the specs. Interested in opinions on part list and if anyone has experience with builder. thanks



Seasoned 302 Hydraulic Roller Core Block
Oven Baked
Shotblasted (Remove scale, rust)
Magnafluxed for cracks
Cylinders bored on Kwik-Way Boring Bar and Table
Finish honed on Peterson Powerstroke Hone with BHJ Aluminum Torque Plates, Fel Pro Head Gaskets and ARP Hardware (.0001-0002 Taper MAX)
Plateau Brushed (Provides Instant Ring Seal)
Main Bearing Bores Align Honed on a Sunnen CH-100 Hone
Deck surfaced on a Winona Van Norman CBN surfacer (Ra Finish compatible with MLS Gaskets)
Screw In Oil Galley Plugs
Lifter Valley Oil Drain Backs Chamferred
Oil Filter Inlet Chaferred
Threaded Holes Chased
Lifter Bores Honed
Crankshaft Balancing done on Hines Dominator XP Digital Balancer (.02 Grams)
Now let's take a look at what's inside of a Fordstrokers Liberator 347 Short Block

Scat 9000 Cast Steel 3.400 Crankshaft
Scat 4340 Forged I-Beam Connecting Rods with ARP 8740 Capscrews and Full Floating Pin End
Probe SRS 2618 Forged Aluminum Flat Top Pistons (10.5:1CR, Inline or TFS Valve Reliefs, Your Choice. Dish and Dome Pistons Available, SAME Price, you choose)
Clevite 77 Main Bearings
Clevite77 Rod Bearings
Clevite77 Camshaft Bearings
Perfect Circle Moly File Fit Rings (Gapped Specifically for your application)
Fel-Pro 1 Piece Rear Main Seal
ARP Main Studs with Oil Pump Pickup Provision
Deep Seated Freeze Plugs
Screw In Oil Galley Plugs
Camshaft Retainer Plate
Painted ANY Color of your choice, just let us know

 

[gtss]

I can't comment on the builder, but I went from a nicely built 302, to a 347. I used the scat crank also.
I had the machine work done and did the assembly myself, I am completely and totally thrilled with the results. the increase in power and torque ( no dyno measured) is stellar, using the seat of the pants measument.
I know some people have had oil condsumption concerns, but once broken in I use very little oil.approx 1 quart in 3500 miles

gtss

 

[mustangbrad]

I highly recommend fordstrokers.com, Woody knows his stuff. Unless you already have your top end sorted out I would also recommend Jay Allen for cam, heads, and valve train.