331 vs. 347 Stroker

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Originally posted by 93GTDIN
i disagree, I did alot of research before deciding on what to do with my motor, and a 347 will make for a very poor daily driver. The rod/stroke ratio as well as thinner cylinder walls make for a less reliable engine for a daily driver. On the other hand, the 331 was has a superior rod/stroke ratio with regards to strength. Also, in 347 pistons, the oil ring intersects the wrist pin, which can cause compression problems as well as instabillity. Sacrifice the 16 cubes and go with the 331, it will last much longer.

this is not meant as a flame but did you know most mod motors have the same exact design you just mentioned about the oil rings.

Now does that mean the mod motor is a great engine.......not yet not until they put it in a lighter car with proper gears.

As someone said there are new kits out there with the offset piston ring from CHP they stick out the most,but Lunati makes a 349 kit for a daily driver,so what does that mean now? Who knows.

I will leave you with this there is no replacement for displacement except for maybe a turbo.