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331 block clearance?

Old 03-06-2006, 08:25 PM
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Hey do you have to do any block clearancing*sp with a 331 stroker with the stock 95 block? Any info on this would be helpful, can you do it yourself or would it be best to take it to a shop.
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Old 03-06-2006, 09:59 PM
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Default RE: 331 block clearance?

it really depends on what kit you are going to use. the guys at Coast high performance or dss racing can help you with that question. i know that you have to clearance for 347 though.
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Old 03-06-2006, 11:52 PM
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I clearance my own block. Not that hard. Took like 15 min with a carbide die grinder. I bought a jig from eBay that bolts where the mains do and shows you where to grind.

The 347 kits usually uses a 3.4" stroker.

Most 331's use a 3.25"?

I know if I didn't clear the block it would've hit.

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Old 03-08-2006, 04:26 PM
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Jig from ebay? What was that called also could you send me a link if you have one? Thanks alot.
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Old 03-08-2006, 05:03 PM
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Are you installing the kit yourself?
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Old 03-08-2006, 09:03 PM
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I'm under the impression that some do need grinding and some don't......
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Old 03-09-2006, 12:38 AM
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Yes I will be installing the kit myself.
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Old 03-09-2006, 01:40 AM
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Just search like, "347 331 clearance tool", or something. I believe it's TRE performance that sells them. They are a little overpriced for what they are but worth it saving the cash instead of having a shop do it. I also used some articles on the net for refrence also.

To install the "kit" is just like installing a lower rotating seembly, nothing special there.
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Old 03-09-2006, 05:57 AM
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good luck finding that on ebay. ive looked for awhile now.
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Old 03-09-2006, 02:17 PM
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Cant you just mark with some marking compound or something where it hits when you spin the crank, during your mock assembly?
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