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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 01:34 AM
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To do a 331 out of a 302 do you have to get the machine shop to machine the block so the rods don't hit the side of the block or is there clearance?
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 01:36 AM
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not if you use the 5.315 rods, 5.4 is close

usually 347's have to
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 01:45 AM
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alright thanks 331 it is time to order the scat kit

Old Jun 29, 2007 | 01:53 PM
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i had to notch my block for my 331 but its easy to do. we did it at my house in about 5 minutes
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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yes as stated above, its easy to do. a die grinder and some common sence its simple.
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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I hear a rumor that you can use a 351 crank on a 302 block. is that true? what would that mke the engine?
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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alright thanks 331 it is time to order the scat kit

Just don't pay over $750 for a Scat 331 with upgraded pistons.
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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I hear a rumor that you can use a 351 crank on a 302 block. is that true? what would that mke the engine?
They have different main sizes. To put the 351 crank in the 302 block, it would take some work.
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alright thanks 331 it is time to order the scat kit

Just don't pay over $750 for a Scat 331 with upgraded pistons.
so you're a dealer of the scat kit? I'll keep you in mind in a month or so and let you know what i decide.
Old Jun 30, 2007 | 12:54 AM
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alright thanks 331 it is time to order the scat kit

Just don't pay over $750 for a Scat 331 with upgraded pistons.
so you're a dealer of the scat kit? I'll keep you in mind in a month or so and let you know what i decide.
FullAuto is the cheapest ull find... nice guy too very helpful... shop around if u one but if your smart ull be bak... i owuld have bought my nitrous for him but i got a used deal on a nearly brand new kit.... in a few months ill be hititng him up for hte genX 2 upgrade kit tho... birthday is in october so thats what i wanan get... good luck on the build tho... i want a stroker but i didnt wanna ahve to go thru all the work when my bottom end was already in great shape... so i choice a different path



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