Little input on a 347 build
10-15-2009, 10:31 AM
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Well if I had the money then it would for sure be the 351 stroked to a 408. I figure it will be cheaper to go with a 347 built for street. I wont have to pay for the swap, the new block and whatever else is needed for a 351 swap. I was thinking it would be cheaper to use my block and stay familiar. This is why I am asking for 347 set ups. I have been doing alot of reading on both set ups. I figure with my experiance and funds that a 347 build is in my range of experiance and money range. If someone can prove a 351/408 stroker will be cheaper please provide that proof. If I go with a 408 my minimum hp number isnt going to be 400 anymore lol. I figured a 400 hp is a doable dd.
So can someone please refer me to a few 347 set ups that are in the 400 hp area with some nice torque numbers too.
So can someone please refer me to a few 347 set ups that are in the 400 hp area with some nice torque numbers too.
10-15-2009, 11:23 AM
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I have pondered that idea but I am way over the efi on this car. I came to realize the previous loser who onwed the car took alot of short cuts and got away with little things like the spout connector. Just alot of little things that make the car drive but effect the performance. Intake and suck are the same so I figure I can start from scratch and go carbed. I havent seen to many people go with a cintrifical blower with a carb. I would be interested so see people who have though. Can I get some info on that?
10-15-2009, 12:07 PM
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I have pondered that idea but I am way over the efi on this car. I came to realize the previous loser who onwed the car took alot of short cuts and got away with little things like the spout connector. Just alot of little things that make the car drive but effect the performance. Intake and suck are the same so I figure I can start from scratch and go carbed. I havent seen to many people go with a cintrifical blower with a carb. I would be interested so see people who have though. Can I get some info on that?
10-15-2009, 02:47 PM
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If your going to do a 347 now, and then upgrade to a s/c, then you won't be able to use any factory blocks, not even the mexican block. those are stronger than normal roller blocks but its far from a dart or boss. to get atleast 400 hp I'd recommend a healthy cam, preferably custom ground, a nice set of heads plus port work, ex: afr 205's, tf fac, or even canfield 195's(i always gotta throw those in haha). get a niiiiice intake and you should reach your goal. ditch the t5 as that wont last long. I started out with a completly stock '95 and did a 347, tko3550, built up my rear, and did a few tasteful suspension upgrades and I have 12k into my car. And that 12k includes paying for 2 other motors that ended up blowing up, if I would of went carb in the first place I'd prolly have around 8k into everything, so having a 10k budget leaves you some play room. that extra 2k would be about enough for a boss block and machine work 
10-15-2009, 04:43 PM
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If your going to do a 347 now, and then upgrade to a s/c, then you won't be able to use any factory blocks, not even the mexican block. those are stronger than normal roller blocks but its far from a dart or boss. to get atleast 400 hp I'd recommend a healthy cam, preferably custom ground, a nice set of heads plus port work, ex: afr 205's, tf fac, or even canfield 195's(i always gotta throw those in haha). get a niiiiice intake and you should reach your goal. ditch the t5 as that wont last long. I started out with a completly stock '95 and did a 347, tko3550, built up my rear, and did a few tasteful suspension upgrades and I have 12k into my car. And that 12k includes paying for 2 other motors that ended up blowing up, if I would of went carb in the first place I'd prolly have around 8k into everything, so having a 10k budget leaves you some play room. that extra 2k would be about enough for a boss block and machine work
10-15-2009, 04:44 PM
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If your going to do a 347 now, and then upgrade to a s/c, then you won't be able to use any factory blocks, not even the mexican block. those are stronger than normal roller blocks but its far from a dart or boss. to get atleast 400 hp I'd recommend a healthy cam, preferably custom ground, a nice set of heads plus port work, ex: afr 205's, tf fac, or even canfield 195's(i always gotta throw those in haha). get a niiiiice intake and you should reach your goal. ditch the t5 as that wont last long. I started out with a completly stock '95 and did a 347, tko3550, built up my rear, and did a few tasteful suspension upgrades and I have 12k into my car. And that 12k includes paying for 2 other motors that ended up blowing up, if I would of went carb in the first place I'd prolly have around 8k into everything, so having a 10k budget leaves you some play room. that extra 2k would be about enough for a boss block and machine work