347 stroker vs. 351w swap...which would be cheaper?
11-24-2006, 05:31 PM
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347 stroker vs. 351w swap...which would be cheaper?
As the topic says 
. I'm just playing with the idea, not all that serious...yet.
Assume I build the 347 out of my 302, get the $1100 eagle cast kit and pay for all the machining. I Like this idea because I'm utilizing my current engine, but I don't like it becuase my car would be out of service for a while. (It's my DD)
For the 351w assume that I got it out of a junkyard or a used engine on ebay (most likely flat tappet since they're easier to find, $150 at Crazy Ray's), had it bored .030 over and rebuild it myself with a $350 Federal Mogul rebuild kit from Summit. Factor into this the cost of a \cowl hool, accessory brackets, intake and the like. I like this idea because of future expandibility and I can take my time on it.
Which do you all think would be cheaper? Which would be more reasonable?
Thanks!
. I'm just playing with the idea, not all that serious...yet.Assume I build the 347 out of my 302, get the $1100 eagle cast kit and pay for all the machining. I Like this idea because I'm utilizing my current engine, but I don't like it becuase my car would be out of service for a while. (It's my DD)
For the 351w assume that I got it out of a junkyard or a used engine on ebay (most likely flat tappet since they're easier to find, $150 at Crazy Ray's), had it bored .030 over and rebuild it myself with a $350 Federal Mogul rebuild kit from Summit. Factor into this the cost of a \cowl hool, accessory brackets, intake and the like. I like this idea because of future expandibility and I can take my time on it.
Which do you all think would be cheaper? Which would be more reasonable?
Thanks!
11-24-2006, 06:04 PM
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RE: 347 stroker vs. 351w swap...which would be cheaper?
I'm not sure about the cost factor but I would definitely go with the 351. You don't want your DD to be down and you can take your time on the build. Also, in the future you can stroke the 351 if you want. The 351 just seems like the better choice. Eventually, I plan on putting a 351 in my car and then stroking it.
11-24-2006, 08:17 PM
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RE: 347 stroker vs. 351w swap...which would be cheaper?
347 strokers go for around 4 grand.... my 351w with a 1 year full warrenty, was $955 with $125 shipping, iv spent about $500 total in parts, (including modified parts ect.)
11-24-2006, 08:18 PM
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RE: 347 stroker vs. 351w swap...which would be cheaper?
Force - I'd build my own, which would probably end up costing me around $2,000. How was your 351w so cheap? Ebay engine?
It's a tough choice, but I'm leaning toward the 351 cause it will probably end up being cheaper.
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It's a tough choice, but I'm leaning toward the 351 cause it will probably end up being cheaper.
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11-24-2006, 08:42 PM
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RE: 347 stroker vs. 351w swap...which would be cheaper?
i got my 351w from a friend for only $800 with a C4 trans..
i'd say go for the 351 because if u want to go faster u can always stroke it out to a 408.
i'd say go for the 351 because if u want to go faster u can always stroke it out to a 408.
11-24-2006, 09:15 PM
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RE: 347 stroker vs. 351w swap...which would be cheaper?
Eh, I'm going to try to stay away from the ebay engines because usually, not saying yours is, they are crappy builds. Probably just going to pull one at a JY.
11-24-2006, 09:17 PM
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RE: 347 stroker vs. 351w swap...which would be cheaper?
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As the topic says. I'm just playing with the idea, not all that serious...yet.
Assume I build the 347 out of my 302, get the $1100 eagle cast kit and pay for all the machining. I Like this idea because I'm utilizing my current engine, but I don't like it becuase my car would be out of service for a while. (It's my DD)
For the 351w assume that I got it out of a junkyard or a used engine on ebay (most likely flat tappet since they're easier to find, $150 at Crazy Ray's), had it bored .030 over and rebuild it myself with a $350 Federal Mogul rebuild kit from Summit. Factor into this the cost of a \cowl hool, accessory brackets, intake and the like. I like this idea because of future expandibility and I can take my time on it.
Which do you all think would be cheaper? Which would be more reasonable?
Thanks!
As the topic says
. I'm just playing with the idea, not all that serious...yet.Assume I build the 347 out of my 302, get the $1100 eagle cast kit and pay for all the machining. I Like this idea because I'm utilizing my current engine, but I don't like it becuase my car would be out of service for a while. (It's my DD)
For the 351w assume that I got it out of a junkyard or a used engine on ebay (most likely flat tappet since they're easier to find, $150 at Crazy Ray's), had it bored .030 over and rebuild it myself with a $350 Federal Mogul rebuild kit from Summit. Factor into this the cost of a \cowl hool, accessory brackets, intake and the like. I like this idea because of future expandibility and I can take my time on it.
Which do you all think would be cheaper? Which would be more reasonable?
Thanks!