I just received a quote from DSS Racing for a 12-secondish car. They have quoted me about $5500 for it. I am not looking to build my own engine, crate is a must. So is this worth the price and will it put out the performance I want on my '69 stang? Thanks!



PRO BULLET FT/IN: 347 cid short block for use with most inline valve cylinder heads andwill accept large cams and large valves. Balanced to racing tolerances and blueprinted,forged DSS Pro Series Pistons, assembled in a Level 10 CNC Block with the billet aluminumMain Support System installed with custom ARP main studs.

SPECS: BLOCK: Level 10 CNC Block- deck equalized and squared, deck plate bored andhoned in CV616 with sub 10 micron filtered man-845 honing oil, and numerous other CNCoperations, RODS: Forged 5.400" Full Floating I-Beams with ARP bolts, CRANK: 3.400"stroke, PISTONS: Forged Pro-X # 4300 (FT/IN -3cc), RINGS: Moly E-458K, RODBEARINGS: Tri-Metal CB-634P, MAIN BEARINGS: Tri-Metal MS-590P CAMBEARINGS: Tri-Metal CC4402,599.952,599.95Track Heat longbl...LONGBLOCK UPGRADE: Final assembly of a shortblock with heads, rockers, and all othernecessaryparts listed below to complete the long block assembly. This critical step in theassemblyprocess is the keyto long life and maximum power. Checking and correcting rockerarm geometry, adjusting pushrod length, and setting lifter pre-load is very time consuming butpays big dividends in power and longevity. These often overlooked steps are included in thislongblock assembly.

PARTS: CYLINDER HEADS: Trick Flow Track Heat CAMSHAFT: Ford Racing TIMINGCHAIN: Pro Gear 3 Position Double Roller 430HDSTK LIFTERS: Ford Racing RETAININGHARDWARE: Hydraulic (when necessary) PUSHRODS: 4130 .080" Wall Seamless HEADBOLTS: ARP 8740 Hex Head Bolts HEAD GASKETS: Fel Pro Graphite 8548 PT2 ROCKER ARMS: DSS Aluminum Roller Rockers T-WASHERS: 1/2" to 7/16" reducerbushings for cylinder heads (where applicable)

Upgrade to premium hyd roller camshaft listed below
Comp Cams XE274HR Camshaft (.555"/.565" 224°/232°@.050" 112°LSA 2200-6200RPM)

 

I would checkout this place if I were you. Does DSS Dyno the engine before you get it.
http://tandlengines.com

 

go with T and L. Thats where my money is. Its cheaper and they offer a 1 year warranty. I'll have purchased my engine from them in a few weeks hopefully....




good luck with your search.


Chris

 

ya it's MUCH cheaper, gl with your purchase, let us know how it goes

I also found a place near me that has everything I need to drop a t56 in my stang, now i just need to find a bank to rob

 

make sure u do it on a wensday or a friday cause they keep extra cash on hand!

 

In a '69, I'd be looking at least to some stroked version of a 351W at a minimum. It is a stronger block, and has more torque for the heavier cars. You don't have to build it so far, or push it as hard as you will a 302.
If you were building an opentrack/auto-x car that would be different.

 

I would keep searching, Tom and the crew at DSS are......... well just keep searching.

 

Yea i have a t-5 tranny right now, when that cracks, i'm going to upgrade to a t-56. Those things are ridiculously expensive, huh?

how much are you looking into paying for your t-56?


Chris

 

They sell it for 2200 with a bellhouse, crossmember kit is 150ish or so.

I have also been looking at Ford Racing crate motors, hmmmm

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/347-F...QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.fordcobraengines.com/351_400Horsepower.htm

http://proformanceunlimited.com/spec...1_390carb.html

These are what i have been looking at, hope they help a lil bit.