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Old 09-13-2009, 12:43 PM
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Im building a 1984 mustang ttop, its getting a 1987 motor put in, well i wanna do the 347 stroker kit from highcoast perf http://www.coasthigh.com/ProductDeta...DF347&CartID=1 and i need the twisted wedge heads, but, im pretty new to this whole thing and am sorta lost on numbers, were to buy what the cyclinder head volume i should use, can yall point me in the right direction?
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Old 09-13-2009, 01:05 PM
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I would go with www.fordstrokers.com for the 347.
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Old 09-13-2009, 02:18 PM
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but the stroker kit on fordstrokers.com is from coasthighperf. but its like 300 dollars more?
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Old 09-13-2009, 02:23 PM
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If you get a shortblock from they you won't be unsatisfied. They have some of the best customer service you can find.
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Old 09-14-2009, 01:28 PM
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I have a 88 gt need needs a lot of work... been pondering building a 331 or 347. You guys mentioned fordstrokers.com, any other places you would recommend to take a look at? THanks
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Originally Posted by es88gt
I have a 88 gt need needs a lot of work... been pondering building a 331 or 347. You guys mentioned fordstrokers.com, any other places you would recommend to take a look at? THanks
Do everyone a favor and read the rules! This isn't your thread so don't try to steal it. Start your own.
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Old 09-14-2009, 10:29 PM
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Ya i might be going that rought, working on a budget though so might have to wait!
thnaks though.also any recm. on transmission places? i have the stock one that came outta it dont know if its good or not?
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Old 09-15-2009, 04:04 AM
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That depends, is it an auto or standard? What are your plans for the car?
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Old 09-16-2009, 02:24 PM
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im puttin the 5 speed in it, its gunna be a weekend car/track car
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Originally Posted by samv1368
Ya i might be going that rought, working on a budget though so might have to wait!
thnaks though.also any recm. on transmission places? i have the stock one that came outta it dont know if its good or not?
what's the budget??
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