Stroker Block Questions

[4barrel]

Well since I am in the planning stage still, lets talk 351 based engines. I hear a mid 90's Lightning roller block was very good. How true is that? How hard are they to come by. If it's not worth it, what block should I get? What cubic inch do you recomend and what would the block need to be prepped for that? Thanks for the time fellers.

[rwhite65]

Well, I personally would like a newer 351w block out of a mid 90's bronco or something, cause they are suppose to have roller cams in them. though the new blocks are not as heavy as the old ones, they are also said not to be as strong as the old ones. But, throw a main girdle on it, and most durability issues are solved.

I believe one of the stroker combinations (392..or maybe a 396??) uses ford parts except for the crank. Truck rods and 302 h.o. pistons are used in the combo if I remmeber correctly. The car sitting in my garage has a 408 in it, and even though we are ironing out some timing issues, the thing screams. It is fast enough it has me thinking of putting one in a 89-93 next summer.

hope this helps,
Ryan