Classic Mustangs (Tech) Technical discussions about the Mustangs of yester-year.

351 stroker

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-10-2007, 05:49 AM
  #1  
Heartbreaker
Thread Starter
 
Heartbreaker's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 7
Default 351 stroker

I am looking to build a 393 stoker for my friends '83 Mustang, the car has a 351 in it now but has spun a couple of rod bearings and we will be using a different block.Right now we are looking to buy an Eagle street-strip complete rotating assemble. We want to know ahead of time if there are any clearance problems with the cam, as I want to use a kit with H-beam Eagle rods.We expect to have to do some notching of the block. I wonder if anyone has used these kits and what kind of glitches we may run into.
Heartbreaker is offline  
Old 10-10-2007, 08:17 AM
  #2  
USMCrebel
Mach I Section Moderator
 
USMCrebel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: round abouts these parts
Posts: 7,140
Default RE: 351 stroker

Look up Full Auto, he knows a lot about it, and sells the kits as well.
USMCrebel is offline  
Old 10-10-2007, 01:03 PM
  #3  
JMD
6th Gear Member
 
JMD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: AR
Posts: 5,469
Default RE: 351 stroker

ORIGINAL: Heartbreaker

I am looking to build a 393 stoker for my friends '83 Mustang, the car has a 351 in it now but has spun a couple of rod bearings and we will be using a different block.Right now we are looking to buy an Eagle street-strip complete rotating assemble. We want to know ahead of time if there are any clearance problems with the cam, as I want to use a kit with H-beam Eagle rods.We expect to have to do some notching of the block. I wonder if anyone has used these kits and what kind of glitches we may run into.
Using H-Beam Rods you should not need to clearance the block at all. We did not need to on our 408. We had no cam issues, although we used a reduced base circle cam as part of the roller conversion.

I do not think that the cam will be an issue with a 393.

The H beams will be much more compact than I beams. In our application I beams would have required clearancing.
JMD is offline  
Old 10-10-2007, 07:47 PM
  #4  
mustanglover66
4th Gear Member
 
mustanglover66's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 1,261
Default RE: 351 stroker

only chevy blocks have cam issues. we do strker crate engines so I know for a fact we have done stock 351w blocks up to 432 ci. with no cam problems only notching clinders.
mustanglover66 is offline  
Old 10-11-2007, 04:17 AM
  #5  
Heartbreaker
Thread Starter
 
Heartbreaker's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 7
Default RE: 351 stroker

Thank you for the info. Your under hood is great. I love these forums, I have been getting info from the 460 Ford forums about putting together a 429 for my new 69 fastback drag car, and I am always impressed how Ford guys are so willing to share info and help each other out. I have been running a 66 coupe with a 302 at our local drag strip for over 10 years now, and I have a blast beating the **** out of big block chevys. Keep up the good work dude. If you have interest in Hawaiian drag racing, check out mrp.org (Maui Raceway Park) You will see my name at the top of the Summit Pro points standings. john
Heartbreaker is offline  
Old 10-11-2007, 04:26 AM
  #6  
Heartbreaker
Thread Starter
 
Heartbreaker's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 7
Default RE: 351 stroker

Thanks for the info. I build a lot of engines, mostly chevys (as they always need it), and 302's for my own Mustang, but other than some stock rebuilds I haven't done very many 351's, but I'm learning fast how to make good power. john

[IMG]local://upfiles/37543/6A50647184BF41C9A32781DA2035C57D.jpg[/IMG]
Heartbreaker is offline  
Old 10-11-2007, 04:30 AM
  #7  
Heartbreaker
Thread Starter
 
Heartbreaker's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 7
Default RE: 351 stroker

Thanks I'll check him out.
Heartbreaker is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SSRFUZZY
Members Other Vehicles
6
01-06-2016 08:22 PM
Brett Ludlow
5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang
7
09-23-2015 06:59 AM
EASTIDEE123
5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang
14
09-14-2015 03:52 PM
Mustangs of Illinois
Classic Mustangs (Tech)
4
08-22-2015 10:00 PM
89blueslug
General Tech
1
08-10-2015 07:20 AM



Quick Reply: 351 stroker



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:20 PM.