FRPP Short block

4barrel · 10-17-2005, 12:25 PM

I've been going around in circles deciding on an engine. I was looking in a FRPP book and came across a stroker 347 short block. The part number is M-6009-B347* It has a Sportsman block, Hypereutectic pistons with 6.5cc valve notches, pistons dect .000" Nominal, nodular cast ison crank, 4130 forged steel rods, Federal Modgul bearings, and is balanced for 28.2 damper and flywheel.

What are your thoughts and opinions on this short block? I want a street/strip naturally asperated, non-fuel injected engine that'll lay atleast 425 hp and 400 tq to the wheels.

~The Jester~ · 10-17-2005, 02:25 PM

That's exactly what I'm running. 11.06 @ 121 N/A. The only thing I didn't care for AT ALL was the piston design. Dislike it so much, I'm changing them this winter.

Other than that, absolutely 100% NO COMPLAINTS!!!

4barrel · 10-18-2005, 10:31 AM

Whats wrong with the pistons?

~The Jester~ · 10-18-2005, 01:14 PM

All stroker pistons shove the wrist pin way up into the oil ring. On these KB's, there's a tiny part of the ring that's unprotected, ie no piston material under it.

Talked to FRPP tech about it, and they said I was good to go, but I still just am not happy with the design in general. That's all, just my quirkyness I guess. No problems with them at all for the record.

4barrel · 10-18-2005, 02:16 PM

Good deal. I called a couple of places today to price this thing. $2500 is what a wholesaler priced it at. Does that sound close?

Jester, I noticed you were in a club called the Hollywood Knights? Dude, I love that movie. What's the scoop on the club?

Gearhead999 · 10-18-2005, 06:39 PM

The JE pistons for the 347 have a steel support that goes under the oil ring and scrapper to give support where the wrist pin intersecs the oil ring.

~The Jester~ · 10-19-2005, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4barrel

Good deal. I called a couple of places today to price this thing. $2500 is what a wholesaler priced it at. Does that sound close?

Jester, I noticed you were in a club called the Hollywood Knights? Dude, I love that movie. What's the scoop on the club?

Just a bunch of us gearheads having a good time terrorizing the streets and tracks in our area. Check it out: http://www.knights-rule.com is our chapter's website. Other chapters are Pittsburgh, Erie, Boston, Cleveland. We have a good time and manage to make some money for charities in the process.

Gearhead, I like that idea. Gonna have to check them out when I'm piston shopping this winter. Gotta go forged too, JE, Trickflow, and another company (Can't think of the name, Owner of Canfield heads suggested them to me) are in the running right now.

4barrel · 10-19-2005, 10:29 AM

That's awesome. I would love to get in on something like that.

10-17-2005, 12:25 PM	#1
4barrel Mustang Rookie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lexington Kentucky Posts: 98	FRPP Short block I've been going around in circles deciding on an engine. I was looking in a FRPP book and came across a stroker 347 short block. The part number is M-6009-B347* It has a Sportsman block, Hypereutectic pistons with 6.5cc valve notches, pistons dect .000" Nominal, nodular cast ison crank, 4130 forged steel rods, Federal Modgul bearings, and is balanced for 28.2 damper and flywheel. What are your thoughts and opinions on this short block? I want a street/strip naturally asperated, non-fuel injected engine that'll lay atleast 425 hp and 400 tq to the wheels. __________________ 1989 Mustang GT aka Hailey http://www.cardomain.com/ride/822269

10-17-2005, 02:25 PM	#2
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: FRPP Short block That's exactly what I'm running. 11.06 @ 121 N/A. The only thing I didn't care for AT ALL was the piston design. Dislike it so much, I'm changing them this winter. Other than that, absolutely 100% NO COMPLAINTS!!! __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

10-18-2005, 10:31 AM	#3
4barrel Mustang Rookie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lexington Kentucky Posts: 98	Re: FRPP Short block Whats wrong with the pistons? __________________ 1989 Mustang GT aka Hailey http://www.cardomain.com/ride/822269

10-18-2005, 01:14 PM	#4
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: FRPP Short block All stroker pistons shove the wrist pin way up into the oil ring. On these KB's, there's a tiny part of the ring that's unprotected, ie no piston material under it. Talked to FRPP tech about it, and they said I was good to go, but I still just am not happy with the design in general. That's all, just my quirkyness I guess. No problems with them at all for the record. __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

10-18-2005, 02:16 PM	#5
4barrel Mustang Rookie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lexington Kentucky Posts: 98	Re: FRPP Short block Good deal. I called a couple of places today to price this thing. $2500 is what a wholesaler priced it at. Does that sound close? Jester, I noticed you were in a club called the Hollywood Knights? Dude, I love that movie. What's the scoop on the club? __________________ 1989 Mustang GT aka Hailey http://www.cardomain.com/ride/822269

10-18-2005, 06:39 PM	#6
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: FRPP Short block The JE pistons for the 347 have a steel support that goes under the oil ring and scrapper to give support where the wrist pin intersecs the oil ring. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

10-19-2005, 10:29 AM	#8
4barrel Mustang Rookie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lexington Kentucky Posts: 98	Re: FRPP Short block That's awesome. I would love to get in on something like that. __________________ 1989 Mustang GT aka Hailey http://www.cardomain.com/ride/822269

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