Stroker Block Questions

4barrel · 04-18-2005, 07:21 PM

Well that was a thought also. There are some stock 302 blocks around the shop that I can get for free and are in great shape. If I go with a 351 block I'd have to buy a block. I've looked around and they're not easy to find around here, but I'm guessing I haven't looked hard enough. I would like to stay with a 302 for a few other reasons too. Would a 408 be overkill for a street/strip car? Also, not that cost is too much of the issue, is a 302 less expensive, easier to find parts for, and alot easier to work with? I still have a 408 or a 410 in the back of my mind. Before I bought a Mustang, I had said that it would get a 408 but my "stang gang" have talked me out of that.

Not to ask dumb questions, but what height pistons and what wrist pin positions would go into a motor with the most common stroker set ups?

rwhite65 · 04-19-2005, 12:24 AM

The 351 Block is gonna be heavier and stronger. Parts are about the same for the two, since a lot of it does interchange. The question here is how fast do you really want to go?

Andy669, if you still have that crank and no one else wants it, that may find a nice home in my garage......
Ryan

04-18-2005, 07:21 PM	#1
4barrel Mustang Rookie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lexington Kentucky Posts: 98	Re: Stroker Block Questions Well that was a thought also. There are some stock 302 blocks around the shop that I can get for free and are in great shape. If I go with a 351 block I'd have to buy a block. I've looked around and they're not easy to find around here, but I'm guessing I haven't looked hard enough. I would like to stay with a 302 for a few other reasons too. Would a 408 be overkill for a street/strip car? Also, not that cost is too much of the issue, is a 302 less expensive, easier to find parts for, and alot easier to work with? I still have a 408 or a 410 in the back of my mind. Before I bought a Mustang, I had said that it would get a 408 but my "stang gang" have talked me out of that. Not to ask dumb questions, but what height pistons and what wrist pin positions would go into a motor with the most common stroker set ups? __________________ 1989 Mustang GT aka Hailey http://www.cardomain.com/ride/822269

04-19-2005, 12:24 AM	#2
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: Stroker Block Questions The 351 Block is gonna be heavier and stronger. Parts are about the same for the two, since a lot of it does interchange. The question here is how fast do you really want to go? Andy669, if you still have that crank and no one else wants it, that may find a nice home in my garage...... Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

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