buy a crate motor or have the fun of building your own

White Thunder · September 24th, 2007, 09:23 PM

this would be my first mustang. I love notch backs and i was wondering what you guys think. If you read this comment...Would you rather buy a 400hp crate motor with top notch reliabilty or would you rather slowly build your self up...You know start with a stroker and put exhaust and a new manifold/carb and cams and so on and slowly see you car get faster...not just jumping into a fast motor and your done...lemmie guys know

Iownastang · September 24th, 2007, 09:25 PM

i build my shit

Drick · September 24th, 2007, 09:48 PM

i will be building my own more satisfaction in building your own but if you dont have any idea what you are doing DO NOT attempt it

7-up man · September 24th, 2007, 10:13 PM

I have no desire to build a short block. I would rather just let the machine shop do that.

I have installed numerous cams, heads, intakes, etc.....and I am sure I could build a short block if I wanted to.....but its just a whole lot easier to let the shop build the short, and then finish it off myself.

On my current set up I just said F it and I let the shop do the entire project. They are a very repuatable shop with an extensive racing background and for once in my life, money wasnt really an object.

JONJON · September 24th, 2007, 10:43 PM

I just got my first stang also and I was stuck on that question.I just decided to build it myself so far I havent finished but it will be done this Sunday and I am exited to see the difference.I pretty much have everything after market but the block.I am taking my time on that but it will be a 306 or something close to that.I am looking foward to dyno and going to Moroso track on Oct.6. sorry to get off topic but I think building it yourself is more fun and also you will know everything about everything in your car.JMO.Good Luck

White Thunder · September 24th, 2007, 10:54 PM

thanks more people please.....

Tony_90fox · September 24th, 2007, 11:46 PM

I have never built a bottom end...I am comfortable doing everything from the cam up though.

89LX347 · September 25th, 2007, 12:22 AM

for sure build it yourself you will have alot more pride in your car and get a lot more respect out of it

White Thunder · September 27th, 2007, 08:48 PM

would it be a good idea to buy a crate short block 347 and add what i want. That sounds good to me what you guys think

Luvdmustang · September 27th, 2007, 08:56 PM

ive heard it isnt recomended to use a 347 as a dailey driver . Its more of a track motor. Or so ive heard

Iownastang · September 27th, 2007, 09:14 PM

youve heard wrong!!I dont see why people keep puttin down strokers like they do

Speedstang302 · September 27th, 2007, 09:23 PM

well no jordan i've most shit towards 347's...i had another person today tell me he heard 347's arent for the street and 331's last ALOT longer..but im still gunna buy it..

dont get a crate motor, then you might as well call it fords car not yours, if you do it youself or with help, but still have you're hand in it, its yours respectivly..

i say buy the 347 shortblock from CHP or yes even DSS..then build up top end yourself, or buy a block, buy stroker bottom end kit, do it yourself, and then top end..

Vinyl66 · September 27th, 2007, 09:29 PM

i choose option C

C: Strap a Pratt & Whitney YF119 jet engine with 35,000 lbs of thrust with afterburner on your stang

White Thunder · September 27th, 2007, 09:36 PM

lol that might just out run a 2000 v6 camaro

Speedstang302 · September 27th, 2007, 09:51 PM

Iownastang · September 27th, 2007, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by Speedstang302

well no jordan i've most shit towards 347's...i had another person today tell me he heard 347's arent for the street and 331's last ALOT longer..but im still gunna buy it..

dont get a crate motor, then you might as well call it fords car not yours, if you do it youself or with help, but still have you're hand in it, its yours respectivly..

i say buy the 347 shortblock from CHP or yes even DSS..then build up top end yourself, or buy a block, buy stroker bottom end kit, do it yourself, and then top end..

Oh i know what people talk about I was just saying strokers in general though.Alot of people talk crap about the 347 that dont know anything''and im not talking about anybody on modded mustangs''about it,its mostly teens that think they know alot about cars.347;s are not bad,dont knock em till you try em!!!!!!!!!!!!!is my opinion

Speedstang302 · September 27th, 2007, 10:29 PM

hell ya..and ppl are saying those 5.4" rods are there downfall..and some say bad bore and stroke mix...wtf..

Iownastang · September 27th, 2007, 10:31 PM

5.4 rods are not bad,but there not as good as 5.315 inch rods and the rod and stroke ratio is not bad, just let people think what they want.

Speedstang302 · September 27th, 2007, 10:40 PM

yeah truely...dude get over to the clubhouse and get in the new 5.0 section

Iownastang · September 27th, 2007, 10:40 PM

k man

September 24th, 2007, 09:48 PM	#3
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,365 iTrader: 1 reviews	i will be building my own more satisfaction in building your own but if you dont have any idea what you are doing DO NOT attempt it __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

September 24th, 2007, 11:46 PM	#7
Tony_90fox Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 3,831 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have never built a bottom end...I am comfortable doing everything from the cam up though. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [B][U]MM Sapper Squad[/U][/B] [QUOTE=Regency 2007;1676187]MSO's stupidity has never stopped amazing me since the day he joined this forum.[/QUOTE]

September 25th, 2007, 12:22 AM	#8
89LX347 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,304 iTrader: 0 reviews	for sure build it yourself you will have alot more pride in your car and get a lot more respect out of it __________________ I believe in art when it is not seen. I believe in music when it is not audible. I believe in God when He is silent.

September 27th, 2007, 08:56 PM	#10
Luvdmustang Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: silent hill Posts: 1,281 iTrader: 0 reviews	ive heard it isnt recomended to use a 347 as a dailey driver . Its more of a track motor. Or so ive heard __________________

September 27th, 2007, 09:23 PM	#12
Speedstang302 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.64@101mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 5,799 iTrader: 1 reviews	well no jordan i've most shit towards 347's...i had another person today tell me he heard 347's arent for the street and 331's last ALOT longer..but im still gunna buy it.. dont get a crate motor, then you might as well call it fords car not yours, if you do it youself or with help, but still have you're hand in it, its yours respectivly.. i say buy the 347 shortblock from CHP or yes even DSS..then build up top end yourself, or buy a block, buy stroker bottom end kit, do it yourself, and then top end.. __________________ 1990 GT- 5.0L \|BBK Shortys\|VRS O/R X\| SLP LM1 Catback\|BBK CAI\| Centerforce Clutch\|MGW Short Throw\| Alum D/S\| 3.73's\| Steeda Springs...about as stock as a 5.0 comes now a days..much more to come

September 24th, 2007, 10:13 PM	#4
7-up man Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 106 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have no desire to build a short block. I would rather just let the machine shop do that. I have installed numerous cams, heads, intakes, etc.....and I am sure I could build a short block if I wanted to.....but its just a whole lot easier to let the shop build the short, and then finish it off myself. On my current set up I just said F it and I let the shop do the entire project. They are a very repuatable shop with an extensive racing background and for once in my life, money wasnt really an object.

September 24th, 2007, 10:43 PM	#5
JONJON Regular 1988 Ford Mustang GT 8.372@82.8 1/8mile w/1.825 60' Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 357 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just got my first stang also and I was stuck on that question.I just decided to build it myself so far I havent finished but it will be done this Sunday and I am exited to see the difference.I pretty much have everything after market but the block.I am taking my time on that but it will be a 306 or something close to that.I am looking foward to dyno and going to Moroso track on Oct.6. sorry to get off topic but I think building it yourself is more fun and also you will know everything about everything in your car.JMO.Good Luck

September 27th, 2007, 09:29 PM	#13
Vinyl66 Anatidaephobic 1966 Vinyl Mustang 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,353 iTrader: 0 reviews	i choose option C C: Strap a Pratt & Whitney YF119 jet engine with 35,000 lbs of thrust with afterburner on your stang __________________ Pittsburgh Steelers/Penguins/Pirates FTMFW!!!!!

September 27th, 2007, 09:51 PM	#15
Speedstang302 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.64@101mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 5,799 iTrader: 1 reviews	__________________ 1990 GT- 5.0L \|BBK Shortys\|VRS O/R X\| SLP LM1 Catback\|BBK CAI\| Centerforce Clutch\|MGW Short Throw\| Alum D/S\| 3.73's\| Steeda Springs...about as stock as a 5.0 comes now a days..much more to come

September 27th, 2007, 10:29 PM	#17
Speedstang302 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.64@101mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 5,799 iTrader: 1 reviews	hell ya..and ppl are saying those 5.4" rods are there downfall..and some say bad bore and stroke mix...wtf.. __________________ 1990 GT- 5.0L \|BBK Shortys\|VRS O/R X\| SLP LM1 Catback\|BBK CAI\| Centerforce Clutch\|MGW Short Throw\| Alum D/S\| 3.73's\| Steeda Springs...about as stock as a 5.0 comes now a days..much more to come

September 27th, 2007, 10:40 PM	#19
Speedstang302 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.64@101mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 5,799 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah truely...dude get over to the clubhouse and get in the new 5.0 section __________________ 1990 GT- 5.0L \|BBK Shortys\|VRS O/R X\| SLP LM1 Catback\|BBK CAI\| Centerforce Clutch\|MGW Short Throw\| Alum D/S\| 3.73's\| Steeda Springs...about as stock as a 5.0 comes now a days..much more to come

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