would you stroke a 302 or just swap in a 351

Cameron · 10-22-2003, 11:34 AM

i am doing a paper for my english class about this subject.

Snakeman · 10-22-2003, 12:12 PM

but i'd stroke that one too!

302 LX Eric · 10-22-2003, 12:36 PM

What are the parameters we're dealing with? Cost? Intended purpose?

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Dark_5.0 · 10-22-2003, 01:14 PM

The reason most people stroke a 302 instead of going the 351 route is you can reuse everything from your 302 on the stroker.

I would stroke a 302 so I could reuse my intake etc...

Cameron · 10-22-2003, 01:25 PM

ya i have the cost difference and a parts list going into the paper. i also list some cons and pros of each.

silver_pilate · 10-22-2003, 05:11 PM

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but i'd stroke that one too!

What he said. A little 408 stroker action....NICE!!

Maybe in a couple of years. Gotta pay back some of this $$$ I've borrowed for my edumacation. I hope they done learned me good for all the pokes I've emptied to recompensiate for it'd.

--nathan

Stang_Crazy · 10-22-2003, 08:06 PM

I'm actually in the process of deciding between these two choices. It's between a 306 or a 393. There is a little more research to do but I'll probably go with the 393. So I guess my vote is for the 351!

Crazy Horse GT · 10-22-2003, 11:19 PM

i vote 351w, hand's down. i just love them. but i would bust it out bigger too.

302 LX Eric · 10-23-2003, 07:47 AM

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Originally posted by Stang_Crazy
I'm actually in the process of deciding between these two choices. It's between a 306 or a 393. There is a little more research to do but I'll probably go with the 393. So I guess my vote is for the 351!

That is going to a beast! I love it! I thought the Stang was up for sale? Glad you changed your mind.

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Cameron · 10-23-2003, 08:41 AM

302 lx eric i see you live in columbus, ohio. i live i zanesville,ohio. that's cool. i would like to meet some mustangworks members.

LX5liter · 10-23-2003, 12:35 PM

Stroke the 302 and keep it under the hood!

VeNuM · 10-23-2003, 01:54 PM

Build a stroked 408 with drop mounts and run the stock hood (very possible, I've researched it). Talk about a sleeper. ~Brian

Stang_Crazy · 10-25-2003, 06:30 PM

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Originally posted by 302 LX Eric
That is going to a beast! I love it! I thought the Stang was up for sale? Glad you changed your mind.

E

It WAS for sale but after going over my finances, I realized I could afford to keep it. Plus, a clean/straight fox body is getting very hard to find. I was worried about finding another one.

Lately, I'm leaning back toward the 306. It would allow me to keep my little NOVI 1k. I think the 1k would compliment a h/i/c package very well...probably run very deep into the 11's if not high 10's.

With a 393, the 1k will be too small and I would have to sell it and then move up to a NOVI 2k (read: new blower = more $$$).

I don't plan on buying a block until spring so I have quite a while to go back and forth on this.

84GT350-1 · 10-29-2003, 06:49 AM

I like the 351w. There are additional costs involved, different headers, oil pan, intake. Its not so bad when you start out with a body and have to buy all that stuff anyway like i've done before. I also wouldn't underestimate the power of a 302 stroked to a 347. My last 351W(stock stroke) powered fox body ran 11.18 with a C-6 and a 9" rear. I also keep 351W's in stock for future projects. I see we have so other buckeyes on this post. I am from the Mansfield area.

View Poll Results: Would you stroke a 302 or just swap in a 351
The stoked 302 to 347	4	33.33%
The simple 351 swap	8	66.67%
Voters: 12. This poll is closed

10-22-2003, 11:34 AM	#1
Cameron Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 39	would you stroke a 302 or just swap in a 351 i am doing a paper for my english class about this subject. __________________ 2002 GT stock 1992 GT carbed 351

10-22-2003, 12:12 PM	#2
Snakeman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Grass Valley, CA, USA Posts: 1,389	i'd swap in the 351... but i'd stroke that one too! __________________ LX ~vs~ Camaro

10-22-2003, 12:36 PM	#3
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	What are the parameters we're dealing with? Cost? Intended purpose? E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

10-22-2003, 01:14 PM	#4
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	The reason most people stroke a 302 instead of going the 351 route is you can reuse everything from your 302 on the stroker. I would stroke a 302 so I could reuse my intake etc... __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

10-22-2003, 01:25 PM	#5
Cameron Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 39	ya i have the cost difference and a parts list going into the paper. i also list some cons and pros of each. __________________ 2002 GT stock 1992 GT carbed 351

10-22-2003, 08:06 PM	#7
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	I'm actually in the process of deciding between these two choices. It's between a 306 or a 393. There is a little more research to do but I'll probably go with the 393. So I guess my vote is for the 351! __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

10-22-2003, 11:19 PM	#8
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	i vote 351w, hand's down. i just love them. but i would bust it out bigger too. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

10-23-2003, 08:41 AM	#10
Cameron Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 39	302 lx eric i see you live in columbus, ohio. i live i zanesville,ohio. that's cool. i would like to meet some mustangworks members. __________________ 2002 GT stock 1992 GT carbed 351

10-23-2003, 12:35 PM	#11
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	Stroke the 302 and keep it under the hood! __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

10-23-2003, 01:54 PM	#12
VeNuM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 464	Build a stroked 408 with drop mounts and run the stock hood (very possible, I've researched it). Talk about a sleeper. ~Brian __________________ 1989 Black Mustang GT Hatchback, Underdrive Pulles, Electric Fan, Cold Air Intake, Headers, Offroad H-Pipe, Magnaflow catback, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator, Timing at 14*, 3.73's Coming not so soon: 408w Ricer Hater's Club Member #59

10-29-2003, 06:49 AM	#14
84GT350-1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Willard Ohio Posts: 60	I like the 351w. There are additional costs involved, different headers, oil pan, intake. Its not so bad when you start out with a body and have to buy all that stuff anyway like i've done before. I also wouldn't underestimate the power of a 302 stroked to a 347. My last 351W(stock stroke) powered fox body ran 11.18 with a C-6 and a 9" rear. I also keep 351W's in stock for future projects. I see we have so other buckeyes on this post. I am from the Mansfield area. __________________ 1967 mustang fastback drag car. tube chassis. 468 BBF.. 1989 LX notch 1982 GT 2003 F350 6.0

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