351W Stroker ?

tmmygnn · 10-27-2001, 07:48 AM

I was wondering where would be the best place to get a stroker kit for a 351W? I was looking at the kits from Keith Craft, because they use Eagle rods and crank, and I've heard good things about these. Are there any places I should avoid? I was also wondering if there is any way to tell what year a block is. I have two and have heard that pre '74 blocks are stronger than post'74 blocks. I believe one is a pre '74 but I'm not sure. Thanks

Phantom5oh · 10-27-2001, 02:02 PM

Coast High makes a pretty good kit, give them a try... as fars as telling what year it is you might need to run the numbers off the block...

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macx · 10-29-2001, 12:51 AM

Check around on Coast High - have seen a bunch of posts lately about getting screwed there. for the Ford 393 crank check www.oemfordparts.com, their svo section. also for the hypereutectic pistons they use in their stroker crate motor. for good discounts on gen Ford parts, check www.fordpartsnetwork.com, have had good luck with them. For rods, do a search for like Eagle, Scat, crower, etc. Then stick on some TW R or AFR 185 heads and go for it!

macx · 10-29-2001, 12:52 AM

PS - check www.cranecams.com for their retrofit hydraulic roller lifters for a non-roller block - lets you use any cam that works in a factory roller block. The Comp cams hydr roller that Ford uses in their crate 393 is a very good piece.

6T9PONY · 10-29-2001, 01:42 AM

Indy Mustang Performance looks pretty good. They have awesome service. Just check out their site and give them an email. They respond very quickly and give everything to you straight up.
http://indymustang.stangnet.com

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'69 Coupe with 351W-I rolled it 8/8
Edelbrock RPM intake, Edelbrock RPM cam, Edelbrock 750 cfm carb, C4: TCI stall, B&M shift kit, 9" Currie: Trac-Lok 3.70s, STOCK HEADS SUCK!
Starting Project "2ND COMING": 1969 Fastback

vande97 · 10-29-2001, 09:47 PM

hey tmmygnn, i say talk with the man at indymustang hell you know they do good work!

later man

tmmygnn · 10-30-2001, 02:24 AM

Judly, I know what you think. I just was wondering if anyone else could share some wisdom before I make up my mind. Guy.

88workcar · 10-30-2001, 08:32 PM

Stick with Kieth Kraft, Ask for Jason.

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vande97 · 10-30-2001, 11:06 PM

lol...tmmygnn, hell all you need to do now is sell that intake you just bought, and get a real intake and carb, and give the old girl a plate system...psss psss psss (purge it baby). O wait that what is what i will be doing to ya at a red light my bad...guuuuuyyyy

**** the brakes pull the shoot!!!

Stang_ROTY · 10-31-2001, 04:23 PM

The older blocks are tougher than almost anything made today. I believe it is the larger amount of nickel content in the metal they used pre-75. But remember the trade-off's. 1)They weigh more and 2) a roller cam/lifter kit is needed if you want a roller setup. and the kit is expensive!

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Red 1993 GT
1969 351 block w/393 stroker. Edlebrock Performer heads and Performer RPM EFI, FRPP 30lb injectors & Cartech fuel system. JMS chip & MSD ignition.
Dynamic Roller Myte C4, 8 pt cage, Sothside Machine bars & Sub-frames, adj. upper's, 3.73's, Koni rear shocks

fiveohpatrol · 10-31-2001, 08:44 PM

vande97 what makes you think indymustang is a good place? i live in indy and have been to their shop, let me tell you one thing, they SUCK!

they use cheap *** parts in their rebuilt motors and their shop looks like a freakin tornado hit it,

i've also seen a couple of their sponsored cars (as well as the owner's car) run, either they dont make any power or their staying in 2nd gear all the way down the track
stay away from them, there are PLENTY of better places to buy from

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vande97 · 11-01-2001, 07:32 PM

hey fivohpatrol, all I know is that the guy put together a motor for me about a month ago and this thing run,s like a champ! i have a list of all parts that he used in my motor and they are of brand name! Also i think jim(at indy mustang) there really knows his shi* i talked to him a few days ago and was asking him for some advice on what type of head i should go with in the summer, he told me witch ones would work best. He also gave me some info on a couple of motors that he built for a couple racers in Atlanta, 408 strokers, my size motor and one other... they have been trying diffrent intakes and a few diffrent other parts to get the best out of the motor. I think this guy know's his stuff, he is also very helpfull when advice is is needed!,

but hey if you have been there and got screwed by them or something well then i can see how you look down on them.

everyone has there down falls, just the other day i came across an article and a guy that said he would never buy DSS ever again..that just goes to show!

10-27-2001, 07:48 AM	#1
tmmygnn Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 4	351W Stroker ? I was wondering where would be the best place to get a stroker kit for a 351W? I was looking at the kits from Keith Craft, because they use Eagle rods and crank, and I've heard good things about these. Are there any places I should avoid? I was also wondering if there is any way to tell what year a block is. I have two and have heard that pre '74 blocks are stronger than post'74 blocks. I believe one is a pre '74 but I'm not sure. Thanks

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10-27-2001, 02:02 PM	#2
Phantom5oh Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 334	Coast High makes a pretty good kit, give them a try... as fars as telling what year it is you might need to run the numbers off the block... ------------------ Project Bird Turd GNC Racing Performance Scarzi's Machine Works

10-29-2001, 12:51 AM	#3
macx Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Gordonville MO USA Posts: 448	Check around on Coast High - have seen a bunch of posts lately about getting screwed there. for the Ford 393 crank check www.oemfordparts.com, their svo section. also for the hypereutectic pistons they use in their stroker crate motor. for good discounts on gen Ford parts, check www.fordpartsnetwork.com, have had good luck with them. For rods, do a search for like Eagle, Scat, crower, etc. Then stick on some TW R or AFR 185 heads and go for it!

10-29-2001, 12:52 AM	#4
macx Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Gordonville MO USA Posts: 448	PS - check www.cranecams.com for their retrofit hydraulic roller lifters for a non-roller block - lets you use any cam that works in a factory roller block. The Comp cams hydr roller that Ford uses in their crate 393 is a very good piece.

10-29-2001, 01:42 AM	#5
6T9PONY All about the Windsor. Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,052	Indy Mustang Performance looks pretty good. They have awesome service. Just check out their site and give them an email. They respond very quickly and give everything to you straight up. http://indymustang.stangnet.com ------------------ Previously "BennyBoy" '69 Coupe with 351W-I rolled it 8/8 Edelbrock RPM intake, Edelbrock RPM cam, Edelbrock 750 cfm carb, C4: TCI stall, B&M shift kit, 9" Currie: Trac-Lok 3.70s, STOCK HEADS SUCK! Starting Project "2ND COMING": 1969 Fastback

10-29-2001, 09:47 PM	#6
vande97 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: okemos Posts: 205	hey tmmygnn, i say talk with the man at indymustang hell you know they do good work! later man

10-30-2001, 02:24 AM	#7
tmmygnn Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 4	Judly, I know what you think. I just was wondering if anyone else could share some wisdom before I make up my mind. Guy.

10-30-2001, 08:32 PM	#8
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	Stick with Kieth Kraft, Ask for Jason. ------------------ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX - 12.17 @ 112 MPH!

10-30-2001, 11:06 PM	#9
vande97 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: okemos Posts: 205	lol...tmmygnn, hell all you need to do now is sell that intake you just bought, and get a real intake and carb, and give the old girl a plate system...psss psss psss (purge it baby). O wait that what is what i will be doing to ya at a red light my bad...guuuuuyyyy **** the brakes pull the shoot!!!

10-31-2001, 04:23 PM	#10
Stang_ROTY Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Berkshire County - Massachusetts Posts: 735	The older blocks are tougher than almost anything made today. I believe it is the larger amount of nickel content in the metal they used pre-75. But remember the trade-off's. 1)They weigh more and 2) a roller cam/lifter kit is needed if you want a roller setup. and the kit is expensive! ------------------ Just need the sticker! Red 1993 GT 1969 351 block w/393 stroker. Edlebrock Performer heads and Performer RPM EFI, FRPP 30lb injectors & Cartech fuel system. JMS chip & MSD ignition. Dynamic Roller Myte C4, 8 pt cage, Sothside Machine bars & Sub-frames, adj. upper's, 3.73's, Koni rear shocks

10-31-2001, 08:44 PM	#11
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	vande97 what makes you think indymustang is a good place? i live in indy and have been to their shop, let me tell you one thing, they SUCK! they use cheap *** parts in their rebuilt motors and their shop looks like a freakin tornado hit it, i've also seen a couple of their sponsored cars (as well as the owner's car) run, either they dont make any power or their staying in 2nd gear all the way down the track stay away from them, there are PLENTY of better places to buy from ------------------ 88 Notch, B&M Ripper, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, full exhaust,65mm TB, Nitto DR's, new best 1/4--> 13.42@106.18 (1.89 short time)

11-01-2001, 07:32 PM	#12
vande97 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: okemos Posts: 205	hey fivohpatrol, all I know is that the guy put together a motor for me about a month ago and this thing run,s like a champ! i have a list of all parts that he used in my motor and they are of brand name! Also i think jim(at indy mustang) there really knows his shi* i talked to him a few days ago and was asking him for some advice on what type of head i should go with in the summer, he told me witch ones would work best. He also gave me some info on a couple of motors that he built for a couple racers in Atlanta, 408 strokers, my size motor and one other... they have been trying diffrent intakes and a few diffrent other parts to get the best out of the motor. I think this guy know's his stuff, he is also very helpfull when advice is is needed!, but hey if you have been there and got screwed by them or something well then i can see how you look down on them. everyone has there down falls, just the other day i came across an article and a guy that said he would never buy DSS ever again..that just goes to show!