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Which engine do I choose?

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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 12:17 AM
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Hey all! I am in a Restoration project with my 89 GT. I am interested in having a stroker 331 instead of a 302 stock block. Is it better to have my stock block tested and rebuild or do I buy a completed block? If I get a completed block with all the components, is Fordstrokers better than a DSS motor. I currently have edelbrock 2.02 aluminum heads and GT40 intake. I still want to utilize these and eventually put a supercharger on it. Thanks for your input.
Old Jun 17, 2010 | 03:35 AM
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You can buy a shortblock from Ford Strokers and put what you have on it. I'd get a 347 if I were you though.
Old Jun 17, 2010 | 07:02 AM
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PLEASE DO NOT POST "HELP ME CHOOSE MY BUILD" THREADS IN THE TECH SECTION, THANK YOU
Old Jun 17, 2010 | 09:48 AM
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Sorry about that, posting in the wrong section.. Are you suggesting the 347 because of the cost is the same? I do agree having a larger cu. in. is better.
Old Jun 17, 2010 | 10:27 AM
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347 even with the parts you have to use , even though not the best choice will still be3 faster than a stock 302 bottom end set up
Old Jun 17, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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So the edelbrock aluminum head will not be as good as the AFR's?What size injectors? 60lb.
Old Jun 17, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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TFS FAC 190's make for a killer setup on a 347.
Old Jun 17, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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60 lbers??? by golly no!!!!!!
Old Jun 18, 2010 | 02:41 AM
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60lb injectors? What are you going to do, run 40psi of boost?!(I totally missed that the first time)
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