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Originally posted by CDT:
347's are more popular is probably why. It doesn't use any block its only a rotating assembly. What parts do you want to get on your own? You are probably better off buying a complete short block or let the shop building it pick the parts.

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You also have to figure when buying an $800 stroker kit that its most likely not forged or ballanced. Either buy a shortblock or have a shop build you one. I know its not the cheapest way to go but just ask anyone that built a cheap motor.....
 

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Posted by Apexmotorsports (Member # 5307) on :
 
If I were you I would just buy a short block. The MAIN reason, as Arlee said, 347s are cheaper is because those are sold more. And the more you sell of an item the cheaper it gets... the economies of scale at work.

We sell Coast High Performance short blocks. You can pick up a 347 with forged pistons, balanced, & forged connecting rods for only $1999. Add the fact that we are running a Tax Refund promotion.. and you are almost there for the total bill for the engine and install. For more info on the promo click here
http://www.californiafords.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=9;t=000138;p=1

[ February 12, 2006, 09:09 AM: Message edited by: Apexmotorsports ]
 

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Posted by CDT (Member # 5004) on :
 
theres a deal, 347 installed for almost $1500
 

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Posted by Curt (Member # 6254) on :
 
oh, I thought that rotating assembly meant that it was a short block without the cam.

I want to get the stroker but use my stock parts (cam heads..ect) and add as I go, APEX how much for a stroker if I install it myself? do you use the stock block? cause I heard it breaks easy?

also I heard something about the 347 having oil problems?
 

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Posted by CDT (Member # 5004) on :
 
if your going to stay NA the block should be fine for your application. The 347 oiling problems have all been fixed. We have a few in the shop now if your interested. We also offer 90 days same as cash, financing with no credit checks
 

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