347 stroker advice
#1
347 stroker advice
This winter im planning on pulling my 302 out of my 84 and rebuild it with a 347 stroker kit. I have a basic idea of how to go about it, but I would like to hear some advice from those who might have done this install before. any books or magazine articles you found helpfull will help to. I hope to make about 425hp when im done.
my motor came out of a 90 gt so its a roller cam, so the stroker kit + heads should make that number pretty easilly.my motor has a demon 625cfm carb on it now, will that be enough for a stroker or do i need like a 750cfm? I,ve heard in some magazines that stroker blocks need the cylinder skirts machined to allow room for the crank, anyone know what exactly that entails?
my motor came out of a 90 gt so its a roller cam, so the stroker kit + heads should make that number pretty easilly.my motor has a demon 625cfm carb on it now, will that be enough for a stroker or do i need like a 750cfm? I,ve heard in some magazines that stroker blocks need the cylinder skirts machined to allow room for the crank, anyone know what exactly that entails?
#3
RE: 347 stroker advice
I've seen kits online for around 7-800 bucks then figure 4-500 for bare aluminun heads, 2-300 for cam and lifter kit, gaskets, valvesblah blah blah...... i dunno, around $ 2000
#5
RE: 347 stroker advice
ORIGINAL: btxlr8s
I've seen kits online for around 7-800 bucks then figure 4-500 for bare aluminun heads, 2-300 for cam and lifter kit, gaskets, valvesblah blah blah...... i dunno, around $ 2000
I've seen kits online for around 7-800 bucks then figure 4-500 for bare aluminun heads, 2-300 for cam and lifter kit, gaskets, valvesblah blah blah...... i dunno, around $ 2000
#6
RE: 347 stroker advice
ORIGINAL: btxlr8s
I've seen kits online for around 7-800 bucks then figure 4-500 for bare aluminun heads, 2-300 for cam and lifter kit, gaskets, valvesblah blah blah...... i dunno, around $ 2000
I've seen kits online for around 7-800 bucks then figure 4-500 for bare aluminun heads, 2-300 for cam and lifter kit, gaskets, valvesblah blah blah...... i dunno, around $ 2000
#7
RE: 347 stroker advice
[&o]maybe im crazy I just thought id get bare heads so i can match the valves and springs to the cam. I' ll save alittle money cuz im gonna build the motor in my garage myself. how much does it cost to have the block machined for a kit like that? I dont neccicarily need the best of the best for parts, but I dont want to drive it for 6 months and have to tear it down again either. the only reason I was going to rebuild was because I have no idea how many miles are on my motor, and it burns a little oil. a short-block might not be a bad idea, but id still nead heads, cam, lifters, gaskets.
I hate how expensive this crap is.
I hate how expensive this crap is.
#8
RE: 347 stroker advice
The machining for the 347 on your old block will be $800 alone + $800 for stroker kit + assembly
You can buy a complete 347 short block from fordstrokers.com for $1,700
Another $2,000 for custom cam with matching 185-195cc heads and timing gear set.
Another $700-1000 for intake and rocker arms and other stuff.
Trust me the cheapest this is going to cost is about $4,500 and thats done the right way with
proper heads, decent but not over done internals, custom cam with match valve springs. ect ect.
You can buy a complete 347 short block from fordstrokers.com for $1,700
Another $2,000 for custom cam with matching 185-195cc heads and timing gear set.
Another $700-1000 for intake and rocker arms and other stuff.
Trust me the cheapest this is going to cost is about $4,500 and thats done the right way with
proper heads, decent but not over done internals, custom cam with match valve springs. ect ect.
#9
RE: 347 stroker advice
rbarn isright.......I'm about to order my stroker ..infact probably tonight from fordstrokers and I'm upgrading the crank and balancer and I'm expecting to spend around 2600 for the short block..I'll of course be sending woody my cam to degree it in and alum. flywheel and stud girdle and pro tray...but there no short cuts on a stroker if you want it to last
#10
RE: 347 stroker advice
i plan on ordering a fordstroker short block unless i just do a stock rebuild... there isnt really any good corners to cut when building something that you want to make decent power and put good numbers down... end of story