01BlueCobraVert

I have a 97 GT and will be starting the PI swap. Will I gain any horsepower by stroking my 4.6l out to a 302 or just torque? Also is this worth doing if I do not plan on adding a SC for another 3 years or so... Or should I keep my stock bottom end w/ 94,000 till it breaks. Thanks

jersey98gt

Coast High Performance makes a kit to stroke it 4.9L .. MM&FF installed there kit on there project car "ice box" i think,

01BlueCobraVert

Is it worth doing while the motors apart for the swap or should I wait until I get a SC to upgrade to forged internals?

jersey98gt

if your motor's apart and you have the money i would definatly stroke it. "no replacement for displacement"

BCisme

dont even think about the CHP kit. if you can forge the motor while it's apart, even if you think it'll be a while before you s/c it. taken care of the motor will stay healthy for a long time, s/c or not. the 302 will give you more torque, but not much hp. i'd go with a VT kit, or a local engine builder if someone near you is good with mod motors. where do you live?

David_K

g0 with houston performances kit. i know the engine builder and his engines have been in several magazines

01BlueCobraVert

I live in Philadelphia. I have a friend who is a great mechanic. He owns a 95 GT 5.0 stroked. He is doing all the work and for a great price. I just need to know what to get done

01BlueCobraVert

I have P&P PI heads, PI intake, crane re-grinds, ford racing shorties, o/r H, flowmaster catback, pro 5.0, k&n CAI, pro-m 80mm mass air, 24# injectors, 255 fuel pump, 3.73's, c&l upper plenum. I am debating on getting the ram air kit that matches my hood. Any suggestions?

David_K

longtube headers

01BlueCobraVert

no I already had the H-pipe. I got the headers because of the swap. I have bought all my parts from ebay so it has not cost too much