Stroker Questions
 

My tired old 302 w/ 180,000 is in need of a rebuild. I changed the oil and found metal shavings on both of the magentic plugs. The rear main is also leaking. I'm considering going to a 347 stroker, but she is my daily driver. How does the Stroker kit affect driveability. Right now I'm getting around 17 MPG Avg city/highway.

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A 302 based stroker should be fine for a daily driver. Gas mileage may suffer some, but that really depends just how much you keep your foot in the gas.

With a nice mild H/C/I combo and solid tune (dyno tune), you can have yourself a very powerful street car that retains it manners and is a blast to drive - all while being very reliable.

Just my opinion (not looking to get into the whole 331 vs 347 debate), but for a daily driver that will likely see alot of mileage (based on your 180,000 already racked-up), I would stick with the 331 option.

Good luck,
E

I agree with Eric, although if you don't expect to get 100,000 miles from it again, I would do a 347. Lifespan shouldn't be that far off the mark from a 331 if it's properly built, and you'll never regret adding the extra cubes.