120k-130k miles too old?
05-31-2004, 12:10 AM
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120k-130k miles too old?
Was considering just using the current block to go for a 331 Stroker...
This a safe bet? or should I just go with something new?
Don't want anything cracking horribly easy or warping or anything that may happen...
No problems with it, runs strong as hell...
Just wondering so I don't hafta burn my money on something and have to end up getting another thing because my original plan flopped.
Thanks!
This a safe bet? or should I just go with something new?
Don't want anything cracking horribly easy or warping or anything that may happen...
No problems with it, runs strong as hell...
Just wondering so I don't hafta burn my money on something and have to end up getting another thing because my original plan flopped.
Thanks!
05-31-2004, 12:31 AM
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RE: 120k-130k miles too old?
K just wanna hear that from like 2-3 more people and I'll just save for a stroker kit, heads, well pretty much the whole bottom end...(yea heads arnt bottom but im using stock now anyways).
And how much more strenuous is a 347 on a stock 302 than a 331?
And how much more strenuous is a 347 on a stock 302 than a 331?
05-31-2004, 12:37 AM
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RE: 120k-130k miles too old?
As long as you get it machined and tested I wouldn't worry about the miles. You wanna know something cool, my dad was talking about how ford racing machines their racing blocks then puts them in an open-roofed warehouse and lets them rust for a while. Then they clean them off and assemble them, the rusting process actually causes the metal underneath to react and become stronger.
05-31-2004, 12:41 AM
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RE: 120k-130k miles too old?
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As long as you get it machined and tested I wouldn't worry about the miles. You wanna know something cool, my dad was talking about how ford racing machines their racing blocks then puts them in an open-roofed warehouse and lets them rust for a while. Then they clean them off and assemble them, the rusting process actually causes the metal underneath to react and become stronger.
As long as you get it machined and tested I wouldn't worry about the miles. You wanna know something cool, my dad was talking about how ford racing machines their racing blocks then puts them in an open-roofed warehouse and lets them rust for a while. Then they clean them off and assemble them, the rusting process actually causes the metal underneath to react and become stronger.
Heheheheh, you sure that's just not Ford being lazy?
Ok, well now that saves me about 2k for the DART block I was planning on
Don't really plan on going above 400hp want no more than 450...
So a 2,000hp block doesnt really suit my needs...
Now I just need to find a machine shop...
Any around in our area that does good work that you know of?
05-31-2004, 12:48 AM
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RE: 120k-130k miles too old?
Well, don't need the work done RIGHT now. But it's good to know for when the time comes. Still gotta repair my drivers side, just got the rest of the money today from work .
Now I can start saving for MORE PARTS!!
.Now I can start saving for MORE PARTS!!
06-01-2004, 12:48 AM
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RE: 120k-130k miles too old?
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Well, don't need the work done RIGHT now. But it's good to know for when the time comes. Still gotta repair my drivers side, just got the rest of the money today from work.
Now I can start saving for MORE PARTS!!
Well, don't need the work done RIGHT now. But it's good to know for when the time comes. Still gotta repair my drivers side, just got the rest of the money today from work
.Now I can start saving for MORE PARTS!!
06-01-2004, 02:59 AM
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RE: 120k-130k miles too old?
163K on my 95 5.0L and havn't had a problem yet with the bock, now the accessories are in need of some replacement but thats normal. As long as you're using good oil (I like mobile 1 synthetic) and take care of the car, that block will go right on through 200k miles. If your doing a build up, make sure you get it cleaned up and prepped, expecially if you doing any boring or porting stuff, and use quality forged parts in the rebuild.