Block question

StangBanger302 · March 6th, 2011, 03:37 AM

I am going to do a 347 stroker for my car..But I know that if I pull the motor, tear it down, send it out, get it machined, finally done and in the car I will have some decent amount of down time. What year block of a 302 should I look for? I want to just build a motor outside the car, then dump it in when I'm done. I've heard earlier year 302s are stronger than current ones, otherwise I would just pop for an exploder motor. Thanks!

302Army187 · March 6th, 2011, 03:53 AM

69 I belive is supposed to be the strongest

or search for a mexican block

StangBanger302 · March 6th, 2011, 11:51 AM

Do you have any idea of where to look for a Mexican block? I really don't lol

fogged306 · March 6th, 2011, 12:01 PM

I don't know what years and other models they came in, but here's a thread showing how to identify them.

93hatch · March 6th, 2011, 12:42 PM

youre gona have to do some research on that stupid wetback block, its like an 8.217 deck instead, if you dont do some research and buy a reg 3.4 in crank or 5.4 rods youre gona have a ping machine

horsepowerjunkie · March 6th, 2011, 02:04 PM

The early 289 blocks can be used for a 347 build and are stronger, but they will require a drop in link bar style hydro lifter to use a hydro roller cam.

StangBanger302 · March 6th, 2011, 03:00 PM

Lol at wetback block. And this block would head to a good machine shop around me, so I'm not so worried about measurements or convering to a hyd cam. They will magnaflux it, take all measurement, get a kit for me, balance/blueprint the motor and I'll pop this bitch in! Hoping to be done by early 2012. Shits gonna take a while. Can't wait till im done, I'll show that queer with the 351 vert what's up with a smaller motor.

93hatch · March 6th, 2011, 03:27 PM

then mexican blocks the way to go

StangBanger302 · March 6th, 2011, 05:45 PM

Hell yeah. Where can I look for them? And anyone know how much they go for? Too many questions, but is there a certain hp level for these? Like a normal 5.0 takes 500+/-then it splits.

302Army187 · March 7th, 2011, 02:29 AM

woody over at ford strokers has built a few for some guys, and his prices are damn good IMO

you might wanna shoot him an email about it, and see what he says.

March 6th, 2011, 03:37 AM	#1
StangBanger302 Hardcore Enthusiast 1992 Mustang LX 13.0 @ 105 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 2,230 iTrader: 0 reviews	Block question I am going to do a 347 stroker for my car..But I know that if I pull the motor, tear it down, send it out, get it machined, finally done and in the car I will have some decent amount of down time. What year block of a 302 should I look for? I want to just build a motor outside the car, then dump it in when I'm done. I've heard earlier year 302s are stronger than current ones, otherwise I would just pop for an exploder motor. Thanks! __________________ As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep But if I spin, and begin to slide Please dear God, protect my ride

March 6th, 2011, 03:53 AM	#2
302Army187 Hardcore Enthusiast '89 LX 'Vert 10's or bust... Literally. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 2,915 iTrader: 0 reviews	69 I belive is supposed to be the strongest or search for a mexican block __________________ H/C/I 302 + nitrous for now... supercharger/turbo soon? www.youtube.com/Xarmy187 Please support my YouTube channel! My videos don't disappoint!

March 6th, 2011, 11:51 AM	#3
StangBanger302 Hardcore Enthusiast 1992 Mustang LX 13.0 @ 105 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 2,230 iTrader: 0 reviews	Do you have any idea of where to look for a Mexican block? I really don't lol __________________ As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep But if I spin, and begin to slide Please dear God, protect my ride

March 6th, 2011, 12:42 PM	#5
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	youre gona have to do some research on that stupid wetback block, its like an 8.217 deck instead, if you dont do some research and buy a reg 3.4 in crank or 5.4 rods youre gona have a ping machine __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

March 6th, 2011, 02:04 PM	#6
horsepowerjunkie Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Black LX---Turbo Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: just outside Minot, ND Posts: 1,153 iTrader: 0 reviews	The early 289 blocks can be used for a 347 build and are stronger, but they will require a drop in link bar style hydro lifter to use a hydro roller cam. __________________ 89 LX Black, Boss 331, C4,T76BB, FAST EFI 82 Capri RS,89 5.0 HO,Comp XE266,TW 170,T5,etc. 73 Dart Sport 340, 410ci Bracket Brawler 72 Demon 340 4-speed 1 of 1667 01 Ram Quad Cab 03 Grizzley 660

March 6th, 2011, 12:01 PM	#4
fogged306 MM Fanatic 89 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,875 iTrader: 2 reviews	I don't know what years and other models they came in, but here's a thread showing how to identify them.

March 6th, 2011, 03:00 PM	#7
StangBanger302 Hardcore Enthusiast 1992 Mustang LX 13.0 @ 105 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 2,230 iTrader: 0 reviews	Lol at wetback block. And this block would head to a good machine shop around me, so I'm not so worried about measurements or convering to a hyd cam. They will magnaflux it, take all measurement, get a kit for me, balance/blueprint the motor and I'll pop this bitch in! Hoping to be done by early 2012. Shits gonna take a while. Can't wait till im done, I'll show that queer with the 351 vert what's up with a smaller motor. __________________ As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep But if I spin, and begin to slide Please dear God, protect my ride

March 6th, 2011, 03:27 PM	#8
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	then mexican blocks the way to go __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

March 6th, 2011, 05:45 PM	#9
StangBanger302 Hardcore Enthusiast 1992 Mustang LX 13.0 @ 105 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 2,230 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hell yeah. Where can I look for them? And anyone know how much they go for? Too many questions, but is there a certain hp level for these? Like a normal 5.0 takes 500+/-then it splits. __________________ As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep But if I spin, and begin to slide Please dear God, protect my ride

March 7th, 2011, 02:29 AM	#10
302Army187 Hardcore Enthusiast '89 LX 'Vert 10's or bust... Literally. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 2,915 iTrader: 0 reviews	woody over at ford strokers has built a few for some guys, and his prices are damn good IMO you might wanna shoot him an email about it, and see what he says. __________________ H/C/I 302 + nitrous for now... supercharger/turbo soon? www.youtube.com/Xarmy187 Please support my YouTube channel! My videos don't disappoint!

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