347 daily driver project......

BaLListic · 11-19-2003, 04:11 PM

im looking at building a 347 stoker for my 87 mustang GT. I would like to be able to drive it regular on the street and run off pump gas. I have another source of primary transportation so this isnt like the only way i have to get around. Any suggestions on which direction i should take here? How much and i looking at in machine work on the block alone? i have what i feel to be a good kit priced for $979.00

SCAT 9000 Series Premium Cast Crankshaft - 3.400" Stroke
SCAT Forged 4340 Bushed I-Beam 5.400" Connecting Rods
3/8" ARP Cap Screws
JE/SRP OR PROBE Forged Racing Pistons
High-Performance Plasma Moly Total-Seal File-Fit Racing Rings
Clevite 77 Trimetal P-Series Race Engine Bearings

Any help i would really appriciate! thanks alot......

bottlebaby91 · 11-19-2003, 04:18 PM

Go with h-beam rods instead of I-beams. Use JE forged pistons. You could run 10.5:1 compression on 93 pump gas. Those rings will work well. Are you running efi? Is this car converted to mass air yet? If not I would suggest doing it. What about heads, cam, intake, injectors, etc?

BaLListic · 11-19-2003, 04:22 PM

yes im running EFI its already been converted to MAF though it was done before i got the car and im questionable if it was done correctly. The car isnt running currently so ill just have to see when i get it back running... heads are undecided but im looking at a set of AFR 185cc heads. cam intake injectors are all undecided right now im basically a noob when it comes to muscle cars i spent way to much time looking at imports and messing with imports now i found what i truely like doing. I was hoping to find someone with a proven 347 setup and basically just copy that for the most part.....

bottlebaby91 · 11-19-2003, 04:32 PM

Go with trick flow twisted wedge heads. Get trick flow forged pistons to match the heads. Arias makes the pistons for trick flow and you can get them at 10:1 c/r for the 3.4 stroke. The intake i would use would be trick flow track heat or edelbrock performer rpm or victor 5.0. Use 30lb injectors with 77mm pro-m maf. I would also suggest looking into an oil pump, pan, and pickup. I am currently using the moroso pan and pickup with a high volume melling pump. Go with 1.6 ratio rockers because they are easier on valvetrain components and go with thrick flow stage III cam.

BaLListic · 11-19-2003, 04:40 PM

thats quite a bit of trick flow parts.... what kinda power are you making with your setup??

bottlebaby91 · 11-19-2003, 05:45 PM

The only reason I suggest to use all the trick flow stuff is because the are made to work with each other. The pistons are custom made to match the heads and have the reliefs for the big vavles. I am running a 306 with tfs heads, pistons, and stage II cam. I have never had the car on a dyno, but by using the hp calulators it makes about 380hp. I have ran many different cams and the tfs cam made the most power. I have ran a fms f&x 303 cam and a custom ground one with alot of lift but the tfs mafe the most power because the numbers for the cam are made to match the heads. I havent use a tfs intake but they seem to be the hot ticket for a street/strip motor. I am using an edelbrock performer rpm intake right now.

BaLListic · 11-19-2003, 06:29 PM

sounds nice and reliable but im a bit undecided about using a twisted wedge setup......

bottlebaby91 · 11-19-2003, 11:42 PM

Just do it.....you will not be dissapointed!

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 11-20-2003, 12:59 AM

AFR 185's all the way

302 LX Eric · 11-20-2003, 09:02 AM

Trick Flow makes a nice product. I'm running TFS TW heads and their Track Heat intake.

As for pistons, you can go with the TFS pistons or Probe pistons - either will work nicely. They have a set in their SRS (Sportsman Race Series) that are really nice and come with the special valve relief needed for running a big cam and TW heads. I think they cost around $425 for the set.

As far as rods go, a nice set of I-beams would suffice for a mild street motor. H-beams if you want more security or plan on turning up the power later.

E

BaLListic · 11-20-2003, 03:38 PM

bottlebaby91

Quote:

Just do it.....you will not be dissapointed!

Thats a bold statement when were talking about quite a bit of money.....

MidNiteBlu 5.0

Quote:

AFR 185's all the way

This seems to be what everyone tells me except for bottle baby not to mention i have a friend that gets AFR heads Wholesale...
Not trying to knock anyone but it seems dollar for dollar AFR's got my business over trick flow...

11-19-2003, 04:11 PM	#1
BaLListic Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 108	347 daily driver project...... im looking at building a 347 stoker for my 87 mustang GT. I would like to be able to drive it regular on the street and run off pump gas. I have another source of primary transportation so this isnt like the only way i have to get around. Any suggestions on which direction i should take here? How much and i looking at in machine work on the block alone? i have what i feel to be a good kit priced for $979.00 SCAT 9000 Series Premium Cast Crankshaft - 3.400" Stroke SCAT Forged 4340 Bushed I-Beam 5.400" Connecting Rods 3/8" ARP Cap Screws JE/SRP OR PROBE Forged Racing Pistons High-Performance Plasma Moly Total-Seal File-Fit Racing Rings Clevite 77 Trimetal P-Series Race Engine Bearings Any help i would really appriciate! thanks alot......

11-20-2003, 12:59 AM	#9
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	AFR 185's all the way __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

11-20-2003, 09:02 AM	#10
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Trick Flow makes a nice product. I'm running TFS TW heads and their Track Heat intake. As for pistons, you can go with the TFS pistons or Probe pistons - either will work nicely. They have a set in their SRS (Sportsman Race Series) that are really nice and come with the special valve relief needed for running a big cam and TW heads. I think they cost around $425 for the set. As far as rods go, a nice set of I-beams would suffice for a mild street motor. H-beams if you want more security or plan on turning up the power later. 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'

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11-19-2003, 04:18 PM	#2
bottlebaby91 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 141	Go with h-beam rods instead of I-beams. Use JE forged pistons. You could run 10.5:1 compression on 93 pump gas. Those rings will work well. Are you running efi? Is this car converted to mass air yet? If not I would suggest doing it. What about heads, cam, intake, injectors, etc?

11-19-2003, 04:22 PM	#3
BaLListic Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 108	yes im running EFI its already been converted to MAF though it was done before i got the car and im questionable if it was done correctly. The car isnt running currently so ill just have to see when i get it back running... heads are undecided but im looking at a set of AFR 185cc heads. cam intake injectors are all undecided right now im basically a noob when it comes to muscle cars i spent way to much time looking at imports and messing with imports now i found what i truely like doing. I was hoping to find someone with a proven 347 setup and basically just copy that for the most part.....

11-19-2003, 04:32 PM	#4
bottlebaby91 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 141	Go with trick flow twisted wedge heads. Get trick flow forged pistons to match the heads. Arias makes the pistons for trick flow and you can get them at 10:1 c/r for the 3.4 stroke. The intake i would use would be trick flow track heat or edelbrock performer rpm or victor 5.0. Use 30lb injectors with 77mm pro-m maf. I would also suggest looking into an oil pump, pan, and pickup. I am currently using the moroso pan and pickup with a high volume melling pump. Go with 1.6 ratio rockers because they are easier on valvetrain components and go with thrick flow stage III cam.

11-19-2003, 04:40 PM	#5
BaLListic Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 108	thats quite a bit of trick flow parts.... what kinda power are you making with your setup??

11-19-2003, 05:45 PM	#6
bottlebaby91 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 141	The only reason I suggest to use all the trick flow stuff is because the are made to work with each other. The pistons are custom made to match the heads and have the reliefs for the big vavles. I am running a 306 with tfs heads, pistons, and stage II cam. I have never had the car on a dyno, but by using the hp calulators it makes about 380hp. I have ran many different cams and the tfs cam made the most power. I have ran a fms f&x 303 cam and a custom ground one with alot of lift but the tfs mafe the most power because the numbers for the cam are made to match the heads. I havent use a tfs intake but they seem to be the hot ticket for a street/strip motor. I am using an edelbrock performer rpm intake right now.

11-19-2003, 06:29 PM	#7
BaLListic Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 108	sounds nice and reliable but im a bit undecided about using a twisted wedge setup......

11-19-2003, 11:42 PM	#8
bottlebaby91 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 141	Just do it.....you will not be dissapointed!