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Old 02-27-2007, 08:54 PM
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I have a 1992 5.0 mustang that i was thinkin about throwin a stroker kit in, but i am wondering if i need to upgrade the heads, cam, lifters, rockers,etc. i was lookin at a 331 kit or 347. thanks

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Old 02-27-2007, 08:56 PM
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really, what do you think? not being smart but use your head....your increasing cubics it does have to breath more...
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Old 02-27-2007, 08:56 PM
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Will you be the one installing the crank and boring out the motor?
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Old 02-27-2007, 08:57 PM
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omg +1
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Old 02-27-2007, 08:59 PM
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I just told someone else this, 15 minutes ago, its worthless unless heads, cam, intake are in the very near future
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Old 02-27-2007, 09:05 PM
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what about if the stock heads are ported?
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Old 02-27-2007, 09:09 PM
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well i was just askin a question no i wont be boring the block but i will be doing all the other work

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Old 02-27-2007, 09:11 PM
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ORIGINAL: costello50stang

well i was just askin a question no i wont be boring the block but i will be doing all the other work

If you going to do all that you might as well save up anddo it right. so yes
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what about if the stock heads are ported?
useless IMO
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Old 02-27-2007, 09:36 PM
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Why not upgrade the top end and not the bottom first.
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