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lc347 · 03-12-2007, 05:39

Are there blocks to use and block not to use. Thinking of 347 stroker with a good 400hp for now. How many dollars should i pay for a good 302w block. Have never owned a ford at all, and have no idea what is what. I'm going to put a V8 windsor in my lc torana for something different

George1861 · 03-12-2007, 12:14

Some of the 347 pistons out there have the wrist pin too high, resulting in blow by.

VictourB · 03-13-2007, 20:11

If you use a 88 up the 5.0 or also 302 has the roller lifters allready these are seasoned blocks and are a good choice to stroke..

George1861 · 03-14-2007, 03:07

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Originally Posted by VictourB

If you use a 88 up the 5.0 or also 302 has the roller lifters allready these are seasoned blocks and are a good choice to stroke..

'85 Mustang engine roller cam & carbie, EFI starting in '86

VictourB · 03-14-2007, 05:05

Thanks George for the correction... errors must be caused by playing in the Mud.

George1861 · 03-14-2007, 07:40

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Originally Posted by VictourB

Thanks George for the correction... errors must be caused by playing in the Mud.

Not sure when the roller cam was used in other lines besides Mustang, 86/87?

Sand1 · 03-14-2007, 17:13

Buy a short block 347 or (427 351W) from a reputable builder. Or just buy a long block already set up. Would be much easier than having to figure it all out. And probably cheaper in the long run. If you have a good machinest he can figure it all out for you. Stroking an engine is tricky business. A good machinest will know what needs done and what will or wont work.