331,opinions and info

[302 LX Eric]

I'm in the process of building up a 331. Here is some cost info:

$1,770 - DSS 331 stroker kit with upgraded 4340 steel crank, 4340 H-beams, Probe Sportsman Race Series pistons (for TFS TW heads), Federal Mogul Ducitle Iron ring set.

$400 - Oiling system includes Canton 7qt. deep sump, DSS pro windage tray, Melling HV pump, ARP oil shaft

$450 - Machining work, includes hot tank, hone, over bore, and balancing to 28 oz.

$350 - ARP Bolts, Fel-pro gaskets (loc-wires for me), ARP studs, pilot bearing, cam bearings, etc.

$1000 - Upgraded engine parts, includes DSS Main support system, Fluidampr harmonic damper (28 oz), engergy suspension motor and tranny mounts, Cloyes true double roller timing chain set, water pump, custom 331 JMS chip re-burn.

It should be a stout little motor, especially with a some boost from a ProCharger D1-SC (above stroker will come in around 9.1:1 comp.) Keep in mind that engine machining and bolts/gaskets/etc will always be in the mix, its the new headers, engine control system, etc, that I didn't want to mess with on the 351 based stroker. Plus, a nice little 331 with 9.1:1 and mild cam should have nice street manners, but will really scream with boost.

n20lx - what compression are you running?

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