Got a project 89 LX need some help

[Vamp89]

I'm about to post my other GT dash on ebay with some other stuff if your intrested

[~The Jester~]

Ya went from a Celica to a Stroker Stang??? Dude, you are soooooo hooked, might as well have bought a crack pipe!
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Strokers are just what Ryan said, a "stock" block with more STROKE and possibly a bigger bore. More cubes thanks to the longer stroke, thusly "stroker." And they also call them that cuz once you own one ya do alot of strokin on your own, cuz they absolutely RIP!!!!

Don't go off on a tangent and start buying parts. Hittin a bump a losing lights tells me a loose connector. FIRST place I would look is the headlight switch. Gonna find a BIG plug on the back side of it, I'll bet ya a donut that's where your problem is. Either that, or the headlight switch itself. That thing controls ALOT more stuff than people think it does.

And lastly...... Once you drive a Stang, escpecially a stroker, you're ruined for life. Trust me! But it's allllllll good!


WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE!!!!

[Luker]

Thanks for all the info guys. Im gonna check the headlight switch and see if something is lose and hope i can fix it. As for the stroker do they come as kits or do i gotta mix n match?

[rwhite65]

Originally Posted by Luker

Thanks for all the info guys. Im gonna check the headlight switch and see if something is lose and hope i can fix it. As for the stroker do they come as kits or do i gotta mix n match?

Generally, you are going to buy them as a kit. You can try to mix and match, but then you are going to have to worry about compatibility of the parts. Figure out what size of a motor you want, a little on the price, and we will get you pointed in the right direction.

Ryan

[~The Jester~]

Originally Posted by rwhite65

Generally, you are going to buy them as a kit. You can try to mix and match, but then you are going to have to worry about compatibility of the parts. Figure out what size of a motor you want, a little on the price, and we will get you pointed in the right direction.

Ryan

YEP! What he said. Nothing personal, but a kit is the way to go for a beginner. It's like money in the bank (well, OUT of the bank! LOL) All parts come as a matched set, provided it's a reliable company. Although, we're currently working on a "junkyard" 393, just to see if it can be done. And so far, it's going really well!!! Looking to drop it into a 4th Gen GM F BODY!!! Just to piss people off. hehehehehe Big thing here is balance, and Ford is quite quirky with the 28.8 and 50 oz. imbalance. MOST of the strokers are the 28.8 oz variety, but you DO have to pay attention AT ALL TIMES.

Like Ryan said, let us know, we'll steer ya in the right direction.

[Luker]

Well my goal is 310-330 WHP so wich size would fit me best? as for the bucks well i got like a 5000 budget right now. You guys been great a help to a newbie thanks alot.

[rwhite65]

With your goal range, a 302 would probably be all you need. But......I would bet once you start playing with these things.....your going to want more.

If you realistically think 330 is your top goal, go with the 331 or 347. Throw in a set of good aluminum heads...and have fun trashing the tires. This option will allow you the ability to grow in the future should you decide.

Ryan