Stroker Block Prep

[rd]

Has anyone done their own block grinding for a stroker?

I have never seen an article, or template on where and how much to grind.

I am trying to see if it is cheaper to use a block that I have and a stroker kit, or buy a short block or assembly ready short block kit.

Thanks for the input.

 

[goodfastncheap]

I haven't used this template tool, but it looks pretty handy ($29,99, ebay):

http://www.hawksracing.com/347strokerinst.htm

You will save money doing it yourself (you've already paid for the block) - anyway, I have trust issues...at the very least, purchase all your parts from KNOWN sources and if you HAVE to let somebody else do the assembly, get lots of references.

 

[rd]

Thanks. I'll check it out, that looks like a way to go.

I have one more 68 302 block in the basement for this project, if I decide to use my own block.

 

[Fast63]

Maybe this pic can help you out some. I didn't do this myself, but it's of my 347 motor.

 

[irish]

I priced out a forged 408 shortblock in a roller block few days ago for a future project, here is what I came up with:

forged 408 shortblock 2400

If I do it myself:

find a roller block that is not trashed minimum 300

machine work to the block, bore work/deck work/clearancing/cleaning/freeze plugs/cam bearings/magged minimum 500

forged stroker 408 kit minimum 1500

engine assembly, do it myself and hope I don't screw it up, or
have a good shop do it 400
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2700 dollars with some shipping vs 2400 plus shipping

Think I'll be getting that shortblock ready-made, forgot to mention that you would need to pay a shop to do all the balancing and the already built comes neutral balanced for no extra cash. Quote was from Fordstrokers.com, seems like a reputable place.
My 2 pennies
Matt

 

[defendant420]

I bought that very clearancing tool from Hawk racing's ebay store as well as a build your own engine dvd, I held the template to the seasoned 5.0 block and looked at what had to be done and put everything back in the box and a year later I'm still saving for a pre-build long block from a nascar builder.Definatley not for your everyday do it yourselfer.