i'm thinking about doing a stroker motor for my mustang since i need a new motor so i was wondering what motor is best to do a stroker to for a daily driver and how much would it be?

 

IMO, which is based on very limited information, it really depends on the existing motor. There are a number of options for a 302, most of which are very cost effective. The same can be said of the 351w. If you are looking for a daily driver motor however, I would hold off on the stroker motor and be more oriented towards modifying your current engine. IE new heads, lifters, cams, etc. However, that is just me.

 

302 stroked to a 331 would be your best choice for a stroker daily driver. its what im building. it can make just as much power as a 347 but is more durable because of the reduced stroke

 

Checkout www.fordstrokers.com. It has several options. Even if you want to build it yourself this site will give you something to go by.

 

I need to know this too...

 

buy a 460 and stroke it to like 512. i think that exists. totally practical.

 

In a 68, have you considered just putting in a built 351W? Earlier models are more geared to short deck ford small blocks, but 67+ have much more options.

302
Bore 4.0
Stroke 3.0

331 (302 Stroker)
Bore 4.030
Stroke 3.25

351W
Bore 4.0
Stroke 3.5

383W (351W Stroker)
Bore 4.030
Stroke 3.75

Yes, the 351 is a taller deck block, but consider the regular 351 if you are considering a 302 stroker. If you want more, the 383 can be a very stout torque monster than can still spin to 7000.

 

I agree with urban on this one. The ford strokers site is very informational and I was able to learn a great deal about the performance of the stroker motor in comparison with a daily driver. Man that sounds like a shameless plug.

 

i'm thinking about going for a 331. What heads would go best with it? I wanna make some reasonable horsepower, how much can they make?

 

There are some great heads out there. I personally like my Trick Flows over the AFR 185's because my TFS heads are heli-coiled. The AFRs are not. Stick with an American made head. After you pick a head, then choose your pistons. Some piston manufacturers will make a piston for your type of specific head. For instance, I just ordered a Mahle piston and the number starts with TWF (trick flow/ twisted wedge). This piston was designed around my heads. I will still check valve to piston clearances as well and you should too.