28oz or 50oz balance
12-29-2008, 02:01 PM
#12
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So would either of you guys be able to tell me how/where to check to see if it's a Ford Racing, Dart......or factory block? I'm assuming it's factory as I haven't seen anything else that just jumps out at me or anything.
12-29-2008, 02:01 PM
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Hey your the one giving the info. I can guarantee I build more engines in 1 year than you have in the last 20 years, so with that said, when it comes to small fords, I have seen and done more than you ever will, so relax. Now back to whats optimal according to you, can you give me some insight that would be great, thanks.
12-29-2008, 02:02 PM
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Theres a bunch of small tell tale signs. The easiest is just checking the casting number right by the starter.
12-29-2008, 04:15 PM
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As far as what's optimal. Just depends on what you are building. To me 3.40 is a stretch. Just not optimal to go deeper down the already limited space. Just not cost effective for 7 cubic inches.
12-29-2008, 04:27 PM
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hahaha!!!! Yeah youve probably assembled more short blocks than I have but I took them from paper to handing the keys over to the customer. I never liked locking myself into one block design. I only built about 50 engines a year but never the same engine twice. I left the cookie cutting to the other guys.
As far as what's optimal. Just depends on what you are building. To me 3.40 is a stretch. Just not optimal to go deeper down the already limited space. Just not cost effective for 7 cubic inches.
As far as what's optimal. Just depends on what you are building. To me 3.40 is a stretch. Just not optimal to go deeper down the already limited space. Just not cost effective for 7 cubic inches.
12-29-2008, 06:49 PM
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I guess if all you know how to do is mow grass you better be good at it.lol
12-29-2008, 07:43 PM
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Yep do 1 thing great, instead of 10 things hacked up. On a lighter note, why dont I ever see you at the real technical boards that are in depth regarding engine building, machining etc etc? No need to reply, I know the answer already. Still waiting on your dyno sheet Feel free to email it jim (at) fordstrokers.com Have a great night!
12-29-2008, 09:42 PM
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What would be an optimal stroke?
What are the downsides/negatives to going with the 'less than optimal 3.400" stroke'???
Last edited by dudeboy; 12-30-2008 at 05:00 PM.