Compatibility question

94bird · November 9th, 2009, 07:35 AM

So, I'm in the midst of rebuilding my motor and got a couple of questions. Was thinking about a stroker, but decided against it because, hell I just can't afford it right now. But I do have a vortech charger making ~8lbs so I wanna go forged bottom. I understand the 87-93's had forged pistons, I'm wondering will all my 94 brackets bolt up to the older blocks?

Bullitt95 · November 9th, 2009, 01:01 PM

The block itself is the weakest part of a stock short block and the stock crank/rods/pistons will spin safely to 6500rpm, so it's a pointless exercise putting forged components inside a stock block. If you want a forged bottom end, put those components inside a stronger aftermarket block.
I think you'd be safe with a Vortech 8psi blower on a stock 302 short block as long as it's properly tuned and you don't go above 6000rpm.

94bird · November 9th, 2009, 06:39 PM

So that being said, I can just find a used short block from a 94-95 and should be safe?

Bullitt95 · November 10th, 2009, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by 94bird

So that being said, I can just find a used short block from a 94-95 and should be safe?

Depends on the condition of the used short block. You're much better off rebuilding your own though.

95project · November 10th, 2009, 11:56 AM

find a mexican block..cheap and stronger

94bird · November 11th, 2009, 01:09 AM

Gracias gents. Be back on in a few weeks when I got some money & update on how the build is going.

November 9th, 2009, 07:35 AM	#1
94bird Newbie 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 reviews	Compatibility question So, I'm in the midst of rebuilding my motor and got a couple of questions. Was thinking about a stroker, but decided against it because, hell I just can't afford it right now. But I do have a vortech charger making ~8lbs so I wanna go forged bottom. I understand the 87-93's had forged pistons, I'm wondering will all my 94 brackets bolt up to the older blocks? __________________ Edelbrock Performer RPM heads/Intake, E303 Cam, 30lb inj's, BBK shorties to BBK off-road H, Vortech V-1, tremec trans, yada yada yada Last edited by 94bird; November 9th, 2009 at 07:53 PM.

November 9th, 2009, 01:01 PM	#2
Bullitt95 Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT auto 13.36 @ 105.0 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Al Ain, UAE Posts: 1,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	The block itself is the weakest part of a stock short block and the stock crank/rods/pistons will spin safely to 6500rpm, so it's a pointless exercise putting forged components inside a stock block. If you want a forged bottom end, put those components inside a stronger aftermarket block. I think you'd be safe with a Vortech 8psi blower on a stock 302 short block as long as it's properly tuned and you don't go above 6000rpm. __________________ 244whp/284wtq Mod list in My Garage

November 9th, 2009, 06:39 PM	#3
94bird Newbie 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 reviews	So that being said, I can just find a used short block from a 94-95 and should be safe? __________________ Edelbrock Performer RPM heads/Intake, E303 Cam, 30lb inj's, BBK shorties to BBK off-road H, Vortech V-1, tremec trans, yada yada yada Last edited by 94bird; November 9th, 2009 at 07:55 PM.

November 10th, 2009, 11:56 AM	#5
95project Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 609 iTrader: 0 reviews	find a mexican block..cheap and stronger __________________ 95 GT- AFR 185's, Comp CAM, Trick FLow TH upper and lower, 30lb injec, 76MM C&L kit, Full MSD, BBK Pulleys, 3:73, BBK Long Tubes, X Pipe, Magnaflow Cat back, Cobra front control arms, MM CC plates LCA's and Panhard bar, tuned by Adam @ Pops Racing.

November 11th, 2009, 01:09 AM	#6
94bird Newbie 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 reviews	Gracias gents. Be back on in a few weeks when I got some money & update on how the build is going. __________________ Edelbrock Performer RPM heads/Intake, E303 Cam, 30lb inj's, BBK shorties to BBK off-road H, Vortech V-1, tremec trans, yada yada yada

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