Motor Options

tn89lx5.0 · 01-25-2009, 01:05 AM

If all goes well I will be getting a 95 GT with a bad motor. Guy says the crank is broke. I have a 81 302 block if needed. I am in no hurry but anxious to get it running. It will be a second vehicle/toy, am looking at a couple of options.

Build a strong 302 with good internals for future supercharging...for now maybe bigger MAF, cold air intake, Cobra intake..??

Build a 331 stroker...I am researching this now...may supercharge it later on..not sure what H/C/I to use..I have read using factory upper on a stroker lower is useless.

Ideas, input from those who are experienced or know first hand from someone who has done it would be appreciated.

thanks,

USMC302 · 02-04-2009, 01:09 PM

IMHO, HP is addictive and if you want to go the blower route, you'll want to do it right the first time, go with a Dart or equavilant block, instead of breaking the stock blocks first, you'll be glad you did.

goodyear1984 · 08-18-2009, 10:05 PM

yea aftermarket bl0ock is a good thing,like a dart plus with an aftermarket block u save around 500 buck in machine work compared to a stock block.i wouldnt do a 302 or a 331.it cost the same to do a 331 or 347.a 306 is a little bit cheaper but not worth it.i wish i would have got a aftermarket block but my 347 holding good with the stud girdle.

01-25-2009, 01:05 AM	#1
tn89lx5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: E. TN Posts: 2	Motor Options If all goes well I will be getting a 95 GT with a bad motor. Guy says the crank is broke. I have a 81 302 block if needed. I am in no hurry but anxious to get it running. It will be a second vehicle/toy, am looking at a couple of options. Build a strong 302 with good internals for future supercharging...for now maybe bigger MAF, cold air intake, Cobra intake..?? Build a 331 stroker...I am researching this now...may supercharge it later on..not sure what H/C/I to use..I have read using factory upper on a stroker lower is useless. Ideas, input from those who are experienced or know first hand from someone who has done it would be appreciated. thanks, __________________ ___________________ Chuck

02-04-2009, 01:09 PM	#2
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	Re: Motor Options IMHO, HP is addictive and if you want to go the blower route, you'll want to do it right the first time, go with a Dart or equavilant block, instead of breaking the stock blocks first, you'll be glad you did. __________________

08-18-2009, 10:05 PM	#3
goodyear1984 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 482	Re: Motor Options yea aftermarket bl0ock is a good thing,like a dart plus with an aftermarket block u save around 500 buck in machine work compared to a stock block.i wouldnt do a 302 or a 331.it cost the same to do a 331 or 347.a 306 is a little bit cheaper but not worth it.i wish i would have got a aftermarket block but my 347 holding good with the stud girdle. __________________ 347 stroker all forged,arp everything,stud mains w/girdle,7qt pan,full roller, custom cam, aluminum heads swirl valves 5 angle valve job.quick fuel 750,areomotive pump,cobras w/nitto drags,and m/t et drags for the track, ford racing 373 gears,centerforce clutch,tko500,underdrive pulleys,bassani x-pipe,flowmasters ^best et so far 11.6 1.61 60ft coming soon 9sec et's 1992 mustang gt 2001 gmc 1500 4x4 78 century boat 92 skidoo

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