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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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is building A 302 to a 331 stroker worth the money and the horsepower and what kind of hp gain would it bring????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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If you are rebuilding the motor, yes it's worth it. If you use the same topend, expect ~10% gain. With better parts, you'll get better results.
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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ok so i have the 360hp kit from trick flow the top end kit cam heads intake everything. In anyones opinion do you think it is better to do a 331 stroker or just buy some pistons and save the money and add a pro charger or a turbo kit to the top end kit??????sorry not trying to be a pain just trying to learn and get opinions so i know what is better
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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Builda 347 and buy a new cam.
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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do the stroker its cheaper than a blower. plus in most cases unless you buy cheap junk parts to do it you wil be beefing up the bottom end.
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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get a forged bottom end flat top pistons (dished if you want to add a supercharger later)
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