Stroker kit vs. crate motor

fiveohpatrol · 06-20-2005, 07:07 PM

My advice is just to shop around, and if you're going to do it, go big or stay home. If you are 100% set on staying with a 8.2 deck, go with the 347.

If you trust your local shop, then go in and ask what it would cost to build it with a quality kit. Then compare that with what the crate motor distributors would be (DSS, Coast High, etc...) just remember to factor in shipping unless you are close to them.

I suggest talking with Brian at ADperformance (adperformance.com I believe). He's a straight shooter and will get you the best prices out there, and excellent advice. Just give him a call and tell him what you're looking at doing.

good luck

Dave_mustang_50 · 06-20-2005, 07:26 PM

I went with the dss 331 low comp crate and had a great experience. The short block I got was like 2500-2700 out the door, including the main support, windage tray and pro lite blower pistons. I`m actually looking at the 408w they make for the Mach. Before you decide, give them a call and ask them what they do to their "race prepped block". I didnt have a machine shop here I trusted with my motor, It might be the better way for you to go.

06-20-2005, 07:07 PM	#1
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	Re: Stroker kit vs. crate motor My advice is just to shop around, and if you're going to do it, go big or stay home. If you are 100% set on staying with a 8.2 deck, go with the 347. If you trust your local shop, then go in and ask what it would cost to build it with a quality kit. Then compare that with what the crate motor distributors would be (DSS, Coast High, etc...) just remember to factor in shipping unless you are close to them. I suggest talking with Brian at ADperformance (adperformance.com I believe). He's a straight shooter and will get you the best prices out there, and excellent advice. Just give him a call and tell him what you're looking at doing. good luck __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

06-20-2005, 07:26 PM	#2
Dave_mustang_50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 483	Re: Stroker kit vs. crate motor I went with the dss 331 low comp crate and had a great experience. The short block I got was like 2500-2700 out the door, including the main support, windage tray and pro lite blower pistons. I`m actually looking at the 408w they make for the Mach. Before you decide, give them a call and ask them what they do to their "race prepped block". I didnt have a machine shop here I trusted with my motor, It might be the better way for you to go. __________________ 1969 Mach 1 351C with a c6(for now) Sold 92 Rag Top GT Procharged & intercooled DSS 331 LC Holley Systemax 2 Intake, Edelbrock RPM Heads,E 303 ,blow thru air meter, race bypass, 42 pph injectors,65mm tb,1.7 rr, Mac long tube headers w/off road H pipe, Force 2 catback, TKO,Pro 5.0, K&N, Alum DS,3 core radiator, subframe connectors,3.73`s, Nitto DR`s and a Heavy Foot.

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