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techsan 02-11-2003 03:32 PM

How to make the engine better
 
I recently bought an 88 LX Convt. with a completly stock 5.0L. Very shortly I will be looking to significantly enhance the car's horsepower. The original engine seems to be running fine (no oil burning or knocking etc.), and I am debating whether or not to modify the existing engine with cam and heads and all the assorted bolt ons. Or I was thinking of going with a short block stroker (331 or 347). I would like to have a strong car capable of running 12's that can be resonably driven on the street during the weekend (not needed to get to and from work). I was looking at some of the DSS short and long blocks. I am not aware of any of the other major players in the stroker game, and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on builders. I also saw rotating assemblies, however, I am not sure of the difference between a rotating assy. and a short block. Any of your suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

cyberstang5.0 02-11-2003 03:56 PM

A 347 is not a good suggestion for a street driven car. I would go with the 331 (my 2 cents). I got my 347 short block from FMS.

5Lvenom 02-12-2003 03:55 PM

I agree about the 331.


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