newbie with a engine block question
10-28-2004, 02:30 AM
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newbie with a engine block question
I`m new to mustangs, and Fords for that matter, and I wanted to start building a second motor. I`m going to do a 347 and I was wondering if there was any special blocks to look for. Also, how old of a block can I use? Will any 302 block work, even one from the 60`s? I`m sorry if these sound like dumb questions but I don`t know a thing about fords, always had Chevys. Thanks.
10-28-2004, 02:42 AM
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RE: newbie with a engine block question
Any 302 block would work but, most factory blocks can only safely handle around 450-500 hp. Anderson motor sports has some very sweet blocks for about 500 dollars. They will take anything you can throw at em too. Dart also has some unbelievable blocks. If your building it from scratch, I would get a stronger block. Also if your stroking to a 347, Coast High Performance has developed a stroker kit that doesnt consume oil by relocating the wristpin hole on the piston. If taken care of it will last more than 100,000 miles.
10-28-2004, 02:55 AM
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RE: newbie with a engine block question
thanks guys. I want to stick with the roller cam for sure so the older blocks are out. Do you have a link to anderson motor sports? I`m not sure yet how I want to do the motor yet but I wanted to start loking for a good block. I haven`t decided if I want to go with a blower or not but I do want to go with the 347. This isn`t my daily driver and I`m not worried about being emissions legal. I just want to build a hot motor to play with. thanks again.
10-28-2004, 03:24 AM
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10-28-2004, 01:41 PM
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Any 302 block would work but, most factory blocks can only safely handle around 450-500 hp. Anderson motor sports has some very sweet blocks for about 500 dollars. They will take anything you can throw at em too. Dart also has some unbelievable blocks. If your building it from scratch, I would get a stronger block. Also if your stroking to a 347, Coast High Performance has developed a stroker kit that doesnt consume oil by relocating the wristpin hole on the piston. If taken care of it will last more than 100,000 miles.
Any 302 block would work but, most factory blocks can only safely handle around 450-500 hp. Anderson motor sports has some very sweet blocks for about 500 dollars. They will take anything you can throw at em too. Dart also has some unbelievable blocks. If your building it from scratch, I would get a stronger block. Also if your stroking to a 347, Coast High Performance has developed a stroker kit that doesnt consume oil by relocating the wristpin hole on the piston. If taken care of it will last more than 100,000 miles.
10-29-2004, 12:30 PM
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RE: newbie with a engine block question
Yeah coast high performance is the way i would go. they have a 347 stoker kit that is 50 state legal. I would get that kit so that i could smoke other 5 oh's and still pass e check
check it out if you want www.coasthigh.com
actually i'd prolly have more fun smokin chevy's
check it out if you want www.coasthigh.com
actually i'd prolly have more fun smokin chevy's
10-29-2004, 03:33 PM
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RE: newbie with a engine block question
you might want to investigate a stronger aftermarket block with 4 bolts mains if you plan on making lots of HP. Ford racing sells some and so does several other companies like Dart.
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