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JARED
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Thats what i heard too m(100,000 miles)
But how much to install and where?
Posts: 5685 | From: EASTBAY | Registered: Jan 2002
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Drew B
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347 motors aren't made out to be that good they typicaly don't last that long they have to use small pistons that leads to problems. I would go with a 331 from dss makes a good kit. Just my opinion
Posts: 1992 | From: Nor-cal | Registered: Jan 2002
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1SLOWLX
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I just got my 347 with an S-trim running and has been nothing but problems from running out of fuel by blowing the t-rex to not cooling enough from the radiator and all that bull. If you build a motor beware of how much you are going to spend after the motor is complete. The labor in my case is free but time consuming but you need a fuel system and all that bull to get it going right.
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Posts: 5231 | From: bay area | Registered: Nov 2001
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MikeySBF
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well how much do you think it would cost for the full operation of it, i fancied this idea a while back, before i got my dodge, and it seemed like a good idea but after pricing it got way up there
Posts: 371 | From: East bay, cali | Registered: Feb 2002
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yellow67stang
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You get what you pay for. The "street fighter" is probably Eagle junk that is made in China!If you have seen an eagle crank brand new out of the box you will know what I am talking about. Its just poor quaility stuff that is mass produced. They use the cheapest aftermarket "race" parts out there to make it affordable and slap a half ass machine job on it and sell it for under 3k. If you want to run a 347 than run it. If it is built right it will last.
Posts: 371 | From: Ca. | Registered: Feb 2002
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imbroken
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I agree with the mass production stuff.. I'd rather see you spend the money and have it done right... take it to a local shop.. many people in here build motors as well... I'd probably talk to PunkInA5.SLOW heard he does some killer work....
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Posts: 1772 | From: Anaheim Hills, Ca | Registered: Feb 2001
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JARED
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Yeah well thanks for all advice givers on here. I'm going to go with the 347 stroker probably for sure. Its a 10:1 so i dont think i will blow it up unless i put a blower on it which i'm not going to do. So i think it will all work out. I have the money i just need a reccomended shop. By the way its a daily driver and weekend warrior if u know what i mean. Please reccomend any shops please. How much do u think a reasonable price is for someone to install this for me? 
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Posts: 5685 | From: EASTBAY | Registered: Jan 2002
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yellow67stang
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I would definatly use Hutchison racing in Sac. If you would like there phone number e-mail me. They know there stuff and do GREAT work!
Posts: 371 | From: Ca. | Registered: Feb 2002
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PunkINa5.SLOW
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The 331 has a way better rod to stroke ratio.You also dont have to clearance the block if you use I beams or ultra lights. The ultra lights are just as strong if not stronger than H beams and WAY lighter. Food for thought. I just put together an ultra light ROSS pistoned 331 kit with ACL bearings and the kit was 1300. You cant buy the parts any cheaper than that. Not with good rods and ROSS pistons.
Posts: 2495 | From: MTZ | Registered: Sep 2000
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armin4
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is it possible to put a 331 or 347 in 98 mustangs engine bay?
Posts: 1 | Registered: Mar 2002
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JARED
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Well heres my situation.
My 1991 gt stang has almost 138,000 miles on it and i was looking for a rebuild kit for it. But i want more power as well so if the price wasnt tooo high i wanted to put in a stroker kit. I'm not really sure which one but i want my motor to be rebuilt and have more power without any adders. I'm not sure which one or where to go to have it done at. What stroker kit do u think i should get, my car is a daily driver but a weekend warrior if u know what i mean. Thanks for the help and advice. 
Posts: 5685 | From: EASTBAY | Registered: Jan 2002
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yellow67stang
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It all depends on how much money you want to spend.If you want E-mail me and we can talk.
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Posts: 371 | From: Ca. | Registered: Feb 2002
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PunkINa5.SLOW
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For machine work I go to sheldust or morgans.FYI. Clearancing a block is not difficult at all if you want to do it yourself and not pay someone to do it, then it is free. But remember that you have to mock up your motor assembly to clearance the block. When you clearance there are shavings everywhere, even when notching the bores and it is hard to keep that crap out of the rotating assembly. Also remember that a machine shop will just dip the parts and blow them out after they clearance if they get shavings in them.
Posts: 2495 | From: MTZ | Registered: Sep 2000
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customN2O
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Hey Zimmerman do you have any examples of your work? What machine shop do you use? Or, do you own all of the machines? quote:
The best example of my work is my own motor. A stock 1968 block, 358 cubic inch Chevy, with 23 deg standard runner heads. Single carb, cast intake, and a 300 shot of nitrous. Right now the car runs consistant 9.30s, breaking the converter about every 3 passes. It 1/8 miles at 123mph, with the broken converter. This is in a 3250 lb car, with a powerglide. The motor has never blown up, and has been running 9.50s for over 2 years now. Would have to say I have at least 60 passes on motor.
I do my own motors, including combos, and put togethers. I take my blocks to machine shops, and tell them what I want, then triple check everything they did till its the way I want it. The most recent time I went through the motor, I took it to Reggie Jacksons High Performance, and told John what I wanted done. I picked the motor up, and before assembly, checked everything out. I must say it was the nicest machine work I have seen in my days of building motors. Everything was exactly what I asked for, and the price is very competetive. What shop I take it to, really depends on how much time I have, and the price I want to pay. I have used local no name shops as well, and although it took them a couple times to get it right, once it was, it worked good.
I am in the process of building a 496 stroker BB chevy now, and that should be on the track this summer. Any more questions, just ask.
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Posts: 222 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Feb 2002
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Gear Head
JARED
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Well i was looking to spend some money like 3 grand on the motor at least and like some more to pay someone to install all the shit for me. I doont have the capabilities to do it myself although i do know how.
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Posts: 5685 | From: EASTBAY | Registered: Jan 2002
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1SLOWLX
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with 3000 good luck getting a good stroker I have almost twice that in my shortblock
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Posts: 5231 | From: bay area | Registered: Nov 2001
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PunkINa5.SLOW
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3000 is pushing it to build a stroker motor the right way with nice heads and cam.You figure the kit if you find a nice kit cheap is about 1300. There is at least 400 in block. That is 1700 Then you take into account bearings/rings and such. cam is about 200 New lifters are 100 pushrods are 70 Gaskets are from 50-120 heads if you buy cheap TFS (not good for a stroker)1000 balancer 250 Head bolts 70 Rockers 170 That is using all cheap crap
Well that is over 3000 and you havent paid anyone to assemble it.
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Posts: 2495 | From: MTZ | Registered: Sep 2000
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yellow67stang
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With 3k maybe you can buy a used motor or keep your shortblock the way it is. Put a rebuild on it and spend some money on a good set of heads and a bigger cam. And a good manifold. Then save your money for a shortblock.
Posts: 371 | From: Ca. | Registered: Feb 2002
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