331 or 408
11-18-2007, 12:39 PM
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331 or 408
I cant decide between the two. I just want a good streetable and reliable car. I was thinking about boost in the future and from some of thepost here, the 331 seems great for that. Just making the 351 fuel injection seems to be expensive. But anyways what do yall here think about fordstrokers.com ?
11-18-2007, 12:42 PM
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RE: 331 or 408
fordstrokers is an awesome company.
wont hear anything bad about them here.
but not many people will agree with the 331 they'll all say 347.
and i believe a 347/331 is more streetable then a 408.
wont hear anything bad about them here.
but not many people will agree with the 331 they'll all say 347.
and i believe a 347/331 is more streetable then a 408.
11-18-2007, 01:58 PM
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RE: 331 or 408
ctgreddy, say ur sig, get a 3500-3800stall, just a suggestion.
anyways, a 408 can be just as streetable as a 302 stroker, all depends on what you can tolerate and how the motor is setup. if you can keep it cool, run pump gas, afford the gas, keep from stalling it at lights, then go w/ the 408. i went 331, i should be happy for a while, but a 408 will prob be my next motor.
anyways, a 408 can be just as streetable as a 302 stroker, all depends on what you can tolerate and how the motor is setup. if you can keep it cool, run pump gas, afford the gas, keep from stalling it at lights, then go w/ the 408. i went 331, i should be happy for a while, but a 408 will prob be my next motor.
11-18-2007, 02:01 PM
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RE: 331 or 408
your definition of streetable will be different from someone else.
for instance i went to a dyno day a couple weekends ago. there was a 68 (i think) camaro with a bigblock poked and stroked, no accessories except for alt had a full cage and tubbed and he was calling his street car
for instance i went to a dyno day a couple weekends ago. there was a 68 (i think) camaro with a bigblock poked and stroked, no accessories except for alt had a full cage and tubbed and he was calling his street car
11-18-2007, 02:18 PM
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RE: 331 or 408
Driveability can be the same between the 2. The displacement alone will Not effect driveability.
Its all in compression, cam, and heads. Determine your powerband you want, then chose the proper parts.
If you went 408 with good parts, i dont think you would boost it at all, you will be happy.
Not saying the 331 is bad either.
your call
Its all in compression, cam, and heads. Determine your powerband you want, then chose the proper parts.
If you went 408 with good parts, i dont think you would boost it at all, you will be happy.
Not saying the 331 is bad either.
your call
11-18-2007, 04:33 PM
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RE: 331 or 408
well 408 over 331 is pretty obvious.....
why do i like the strokers that arent so extreme? the rod/stroke ratios and piston speeds are better in the smaller combos IMO, i know the newer 347's have better wrist pin / oil ring locations on the pistons so thats really not an issue.
why do i like the strokers that arent so extreme? the rod/stroke ratios and piston speeds are better in the smaller combos IMO, i know the newer 347's have better wrist pin / oil ring locations on the pistons so thats really not an issue.
11-18-2007, 05:24 PM
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RE: 331 or 408
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well 408 over 331 is pretty obvious.....
why do i like the strokers that arent so extreme? the rod/stroke ratios and piston speeds are better in the smaller combos IMO, i know the newer 347's have better wrist pin / oil ring locations on the pistons so thats really not an issue.
well 408 over 331 is pretty obvious.....
why do i like the strokers that arent so extreme? the rod/stroke ratios and piston speeds are better in the smaller combos IMO, i know the newer 347's have better wrist pin / oil ring locations on the pistons so thats really not an issue.