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Posted by 89 FAKE SNAKE (Member # 4531) on :
 
how long do u think a 347 would last me..its goin to be a daily drive and weekend racer...wha u tihnk i should go with? any company? DSS?? CHP???
 
Posted by BlackDrop50 (Member # 1715) on :
 
I think you might wanna go with a 331 for a daily driver but otherwise if you want a 347 go with CHP's kit it fixes the "problems" associated with SOME 347s.
 
Posted by 89 FAKE SNAKE (Member # 4531) on :
 
ya tha i think is wha im goin to do..get a 331 shortblock from there..
 
Posted by PONY86 (Member # 5198) on :
 
that depends on how well you take care of the car and your driving style.
 
Posted by Jeff S (Member # 371) on :
 
93lx342's 347 lasted 60k+ miles until he cracked the block from too much power.
 
Posted by 89 FAKE SNAKE (Member # 4531) on :
 
ok thank you guys...now im lookin for a 331...
 
Posted by NavidR (Member # 3164) on :
 
I like 331 better just in case shit happens then you could still use the block and strock it out??????
 
Posted by 66 AC COBRA (Member # 904) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NavidR:
I like 331 better just in case shit happens then you could still use the block and strock it out??????
wtf [Confused]

a 331 is a stroker with a .30 over bore just like a 347 stroker uses a .30 over bore

the block is the same regardless, one just has a shorter stroke and a longer rod
 
Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66 AC COBRA:
quote:
Originally posted by NavidR:
I like 331 better just in case shit happens then you could still use the block and strock it out??????
wtf [Confused]

a 331 is a stroker with a .30 over bore just like a 347 stroker uses a .30 over bore

the block is the same regardless, one just has a shorter stroke and a longer rod
[Smile]
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
ANY engine combo will last, as long as these apply...
1. Quality parts are used.
2. Realistic expectations of the end product.
3. The buildup suits the intended application.

And lastly,

Built by someone who knows what they are doing. [Smile]
 
Posted by 89 FAKE SNAKE (Member # 4531) on :
 
wanna build it for me john?.. [Big Grin]
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
In all reality, what do you want out of the car? Something that is reliable, runs great, passes smog, etc....a true racecar...or something in between?

Next, do you want a local shop to do the machining, so that checks could be done on it along the way....or do you wanna make one phone call and have it here by the weekend?

Last, do have ALOT, some..or none to spend on the buildup? What are your existing parts that can be put forth on the new combo...or do you wanna start with a clean sheet of paper?

And yes, I build engines. [Big Grin]
 
Posted by CDT (Member # 5004) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by JohnB:
ANY engine combo will last, as long as these apply...
1. Quality parts are used.
2. Realistic expectations of the end product.
3. The buildup suits the intended application.

And lastly,

Built by someone who knows what they are doing. [Smile]
I agree, it can easily last as long or longer than a stock engine..
 
Posted by 93lx342 (Member # 1793) on :
 
i had a car that came from 5.0 mag it was owned by the editor.i think his name was miles.it got the crap beat out of it.they tested hella parts with it.it was the first smog legal 347 in the state of california. i actually have the car now but has a 351 now.it has almost 50k when i got it and i ran it till it had 60 k on it and split the block cause i got to happy and started beatin the crap out of it with out a tune.
 
Posted by jaybquick (Member # 4286) on :
 
My 347 passes smog no problems and shows no signs of wear after 10k daily driven miles. I beat the piss out of it daily too. Dave's engine in Newark did my shortblock blueprinting. He is awesome.
 
Posted by jaybquick (Member # 4286) on :
 
Anyone else. [Confused]
 




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