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I currently have a 92 mustang lx, and a 351w non roller bare block. My goal with the price range I have is to go somewhere between 400-500hp. First off, what kind of tests need to be run to be sure the block has no cracks and is good to build?

After I'm sure this block is ready, I plan to make it a 408 stroker. I will probably buy the stroker kit that comes with a scat 4" crank, 6.2" i beam rod, and forged flat top pistons. And to achieve the 408 ci I need to have the block bored .03" over right?

Now where I get confused is with the cam. Is all the extra cash for retrofit lifters really worth getting a roller cam? Or can I still achieve my hp goal with a non roller setup? Could I just put a stock 351w cam into my 408? This is probably the area that i need the most help in.

Also, what heads would I need? I understand afr 205's are really good, but that hp range is way above my price and goal. What would you all recommend for a 408 stroker?

Thanks for the help in advance, I've done a lot of research and have made several documents of notes but still get confused on some things.

projectresto83

Pretty much all aftermarket rotating assemblies are setup for .030 bores. Don't bother with the retrofit lifter setups. Just stick with a flat tappet cam or solid roller cam. As for what one to get...a custom ground cam. You are already spending the money on everything else on the motor why skimp there? The machine shop can help you with what needs to be done with the block to make sure its good to go.

stdyhand

Make sure you choose a good machine shop. Don't want to scare you but a friend of mine just took a 302 to get it machined and it was returned with a huge chunk missing. Apparently the shop "dropped" the block. They agreed to replace the block, but he's yet to find out more.

For what you'll likely pay though, you could get a 351 already machined from Ford Strokers and painted whatever color you want.

sn95_331_GT_ yellow

+1

call jim at Ford Strokers, get a 408W kit and do a custom solid roller.


then hold the f*ck on...