summit engine blocks??

DemonGT · 05-28-2002, 04:02 AM

the blocks from summit say they have finished line hone and finished bores...would i need anything else done before installing a stroker kit??

also..can i just get a stroker kit or do i need the stroker kit and rebuild kit to complete the short block??

Rick 91GT · 05-28-2002, 06:27 AM

You will need cam bearings and freeze plugs I believe. That block may need to be clearanced for the longer rod depending on the kit you get, if you use a 5.4" rod it will need to be clearenced then since it is a 331 it will need to be bored .030" over and finshed honed again. Most of the kits can come with bearings, rings etc...you will need a timing chain and oil pump as well.

Not sure if you have found a kit yet but we got a FORGED 331 kit through Brian Adams and he was cheaper then all the others, got a 4340 crank, 4340 H beam rods, Probe pistons, correct rings and bearings for hundereds less then the others. Drop him a e-mail scatstroker@hotmail.com. Tell him Rick sent ya...

Good Luck!

Mach 1 · 05-28-2002, 07:20 AM

The summit blocks are ready to go, cam bearings, freeze plugs installed. You need to get your stroker assembly balanced and the block bored over .030 if you went with a kit that requires it, or you can get the block bored .030 over and notch the piston skirts for clearance yourself.

or you can get a 331 stroker kit that uses the standard bore and might not need notching, requiring no additional machine work. Shop around.

DemonGT · 05-28-2002, 01:04 PM

Rick..im way ahead of yea hehe already emailed him

dose anyone know abouts how much machining it would cost..and if its a 331 kit bored .30 over wouldnt that make it something else?

Rick 91GT · 05-28-2002, 01:22 PM

A stock bore block with stock bore pistons makes a 327ci, you need the .030 to make it a 331 which has oversize pistons. Machine work ran about $300 up here..we did the clearancing ourselves.

Brian is a good guy isn't he?

DemonGT · 05-29-2002, 12:39 AM

yes he is a good guy...he might be geting alittle sick of my emails though lol

so if i got a 331 kit would i HAVE to get it .30 over or could i leave it and just tell him that?

Rick 91GT · 05-29-2002, 06:09 AM

It will be a 327 not a 331 but I am sure Brian can accomdate that as long as they make a short enough stock bore piston, that will work with a 5.4" rod that is where the trouble will be....

We e-mailed back and forth a lot, he will answer all the questions you can dish. I'll be getting my 408 or 418ci kit from him in the next year

Mach 1 · 05-29-2002, 07:40 AM

Im pretty sure some companies out there make a 331 stroker that uses the stock bore size. Central Coast Mustang comes to mind, and Dennis Hilliard. If you want a 331 without the overbore, give him a call.

05-28-2002, 04:02 AM	#1
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	summit engine blocks?? the blocks from summit say they have finished line hone and finished bores...would i need anything else done before installing a stroker kit?? also..can i just get a stroker kit or do i need the stroker kit and rebuild kit to complete the short block?? __________________ '91 GT,410W,10.5 to 1 comp,Victor Jr. heads,Victor 5.8 intake,FTI cam,Crane retro fit lifters,Scorpian 1.6 RR's,Melling HV oil pump,MSD distro.,Canton oil pan,FMS flywheel,Romac balancer,FMS timing chain,Accufab 90mm TB,C&L 76mm maf, 42lbers,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Pro dumps,powerchamber,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Ford Racing gauges,5inch Tach,centerline convo pro's,nitto DR's,Pro3i lower control arms,50/50 shocks,3.55 gears,TFS HD diff. cover Next year: Tremec TKO,Spec stage 3 clutch,alum driveshaft,complete fuel system www.angelfire.com/linux/demondan

05-28-2002, 06:27 AM	#2
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	You will need cam bearings and freeze plugs I believe. That block may need to be clearanced for the longer rod depending on the kit you get, if you use a 5.4" rod it will need to be clearenced then since it is a 331 it will need to be bored .030" over and finshed honed again. Most of the kits can come with bearings, rings etc...you will need a timing chain and oil pump as well. Not sure if you have found a kit yet but we got a FORGED 331 kit through Brian Adams and he was cheaper then all the others, got a 4340 crank, 4340 H beam rods, Probe pistons, correct rings and bearings for hundereds less then the others. Drop him a e-mail scatstroker@hotmail.com. Tell him Rick sent ya... Good Luck! __________________ *D/R 10108 NMRA Drag Radial, 25.5 chassis, F1R* *Check out RNH Performance Performance Engines and Custom Fabrication.* *From Mild to Wild we can build what you want, when you want it.* FOR SALE Stainless Steel Torque Box Supports

05-28-2002, 07:20 AM	#3
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	The summit blocks are ready to go, cam bearings, freeze plugs installed. You need to get your stroker assembly balanced and the block bored over .030 if you went with a kit that requires it, or you can get the block bored .030 over and notch the piston skirts for clearance yourself. or you can get a 331 stroker kit that uses the standard bore and might not need notching, requiring no additional machine work. Shop around. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

05-28-2002, 01:04 PM	#4
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	Rick..im way ahead of yea hehe already emailed him dose anyone know abouts how much machining it would cost..and if its a 331 kit bored .30 over wouldnt that make it something else? __________________ '91 GT,410W,10.5 to 1 comp,Victor Jr. heads,Victor 5.8 intake,FTI cam,Crane retro fit lifters,Scorpian 1.6 RR's,Melling HV oil pump,MSD distro.,Canton oil pan,FMS flywheel,Romac balancer,FMS timing chain,Accufab 90mm TB,C&L 76mm maf, 42lbers,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Pro dumps,powerchamber,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Ford Racing gauges,5inch Tach,centerline convo pro's,nitto DR's,Pro3i lower control arms,50/50 shocks,3.55 gears,TFS HD diff. cover Next year: Tremec TKO,Spec stage 3 clutch,alum driveshaft,complete fuel system www.angelfire.com/linux/demondan

05-28-2002, 01:22 PM	#5
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	A stock bore block with stock bore pistons makes a 327ci, you need the .030 to make it a 331 which has oversize pistons. Machine work ran about $300 up here..we did the clearancing ourselves. Brian is a good guy isn't he? __________________ *D/R 10108 NMRA Drag Radial, 25.5 chassis, F1R* *Check out RNH Performance Performance Engines and Custom Fabrication.* *From Mild to Wild we can build what you want, when you want it.* FOR SALE Stainless Steel Torque Box Supports

05-29-2002, 12:39 AM	#6
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	yes he is a good guy...he might be geting alittle sick of my emails though lol so if i got a 331 kit would i HAVE to get it .30 over or could i leave it and just tell him that? __________________ '91 GT,410W,10.5 to 1 comp,Victor Jr. heads,Victor 5.8 intake,FTI cam,Crane retro fit lifters,Scorpian 1.6 RR's,Melling HV oil pump,MSD distro.,Canton oil pan,FMS flywheel,Romac balancer,FMS timing chain,Accufab 90mm TB,C&L 76mm maf, 42lbers,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Pro dumps,powerchamber,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Ford Racing gauges,5inch Tach,centerline convo pro's,nitto DR's,Pro3i lower control arms,50/50 shocks,3.55 gears,TFS HD diff. cover Next year: Tremec TKO,Spec stage 3 clutch,alum driveshaft,complete fuel system www.angelfire.com/linux/demondan

05-29-2002, 06:09 AM	#7
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	It will be a 327 not a 331 but I am sure Brian can accomdate that as long as they make a short enough stock bore piston, that will work with a 5.4" rod that is where the trouble will be.... We e-mailed back and forth a lot, he will answer all the questions you can dish. I'll be getting my 408 or 418ci kit from him in the next year __________________ *D/R 10108 NMRA Drag Radial, 25.5 chassis, F1R* *Check out RNH Performance Performance Engines and Custom Fabrication.* *From Mild to Wild we can build what you want, when you want it.* FOR SALE Stainless Steel Torque Box Supports

05-29-2002, 07:40 AM	#8
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	Im pretty sure some companies out there make a 331 stroker that uses the stock bore size. Central Coast Mustang comes to mind, and Dennis Hilliard. If you want a 331 without the overbore, give him a call. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

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