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what would be better for boost 331 or 347 some say 331 (3.2500) some say 347 (3.4000) i always thought a 347 stroke was to large for boost and benfits more from na or nitrous and that a 331 stroke is perfect for boost just want some opions for building a bullet proof short block also what are some good companys that make stroker kits

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what block?

if youre going 4 bolt block..

Big bore is going to be your best bet..

I would do a 3.25 and a 4.125 big bore 347.It would be good match for your 185's

too large for boost? who told you this?

[ December 01, 2011, 11:54 AM: Message edited by: CornOil_&_Boost ]

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Originally posted by CornOil_&_Boost:
what block?

if youre going 4 bolt block..

Big bore is going to be your best bet..

I would do a 3.25 and a 4.125 big bore 347.It would be good match for your 185's

too large for boost? who told you this?

dart shp block

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Originally posted by 79 cobra:
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Originally posted by CornOil_&_Boost:
what block?

if youre going 4 bolt block..

Big bore is going to be your best bet..

I would do a 3.25 and a 4.125 big bore 347.It would be good match for your 185's

too large for boost? who told you this?

dart shp block
well..then big bore 347 which is a 363....do IT!

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will that still be good for cruisin and able to make it to knotts every year

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Originally posted by 79 cobra:
will that still be good for cruisin and able to make it to knotts every year

it's not the engine that determines that...it's the tune/combo

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just worried that its to big of bore and will overheat

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Originally posted by 79 cobra:
just worried that its to big of bore and will overheat

once again...the engine itself, in your case, has nothing to do with that

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o ok 363 it is then

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Originally posted by CornOil_&_Boost:
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Originally posted by 79 cobra:
just worried that its to big of bore and will overheat

once again...the engine itself, in your case, has nothing to do with that
this is very true.

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Originally posted by 79 cobra:
o ok 363 it is then

Contact Jim @ FordStrokers, he'll take care of you.

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i would go smaller..if it ever blows up, you might have a chance to rebuild it. and you can always turn the boost up

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Are you using a factory block? If so save a ton of cash. Go 306 forget all the stroker stuff because after 450-500hp youre askin to split the block anyway....


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Are you using a factory block? If so save a ton of cash. Go 306 forget all the stroker stuff because after 450-500hp youre askin to split the block anyway....


[burnout]

He said hes using the Dart SHP block [Roll Eyes]

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hands down 363 4.125 bore. I believe they can take up to 4.185

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Originally posted by turbo50:
hands down 363 4.125 bore. I believe they can take up to 4.185

yes dss also said if it does blow i kan rebuild it and have no problems and dan yes 4.185 is the biggest they recomend to go should be done in 6 to 9 weeks and came to $5086.95 total with everything and compression ratio should be 9;8;1 with my afr 185's

thanks for everyones help

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Dammmmn 5k? To each his own but why wouldn't you have just rebuilt a f4te block?
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Good luck... I've lived and learned I rather pay more and have an engine built local. I've seen and owned mail order engines and will never be down that road again

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Dammmmn 5k? To each his own but why wouldn't you have just rebuilt a f4te block?

Those blocks are also a gamble at 700 hp.......

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