building block...

WildWill · June 2nd, 2008, 06:41 PM

now that i'm thinking about it... in your opinion, would it be worth it to forge my stock block? it's got about 125k on the ticker, and still runs strong as ever! or should i find myself a better block to work on. im not planning a huge amount of hp... i just want to end up with around 500 rwhp. i don't really want to go big bore (i.e. 347)... i would rather stay with a 302.

i have a kenne bell blowzilla supercharger on the list and i think i want a trick flow top end... would anyone recommend anything else? is it a better route to go with gt40 upper and lower with the KB??

but my original question... i'm probably going to have internals replaced, so should i just buy a newer block or build the one i have? any opinions are appreciated.

WildWill · June 2nd, 2008, 11:23 PM

does anyone know where i can buy one of the new BOSS blocks... i'm looking for the BOSS long block crate engines that have the "Ford Racing GT-40X" aluminum heads ????

95wip · June 2nd, 2008, 11:35 PM

forging your internals is a waste of time in my opinion! why do that because you can get cheaper rods and crank that will handle more power than the stock block will hold...

if you want to put that much out at the wheels and have no worries about splitting the block you might look into a nice after market block or building yourself a 351, which can both handle a significantly higher amount of power, 351 would be cheaper just a suggestion... thats what i would do

Dart 31384185 - Dart SB-Ford Iron Blocks - JEGS

boss block: Ford Racing M6010BOSS302 - Ford Racing Boss 302 Engine Blocks - summitracing.com

and i believe if your use a roots type blower "kenne bell" you would use the intake from the company designed to work with the s/c

flamedstang95 · June 9th, 2008, 10:44 AM

Think long and hard about what you're getting into. Gas prices aren't getting any lower and if this is your DD you'll be ass raped by them. Give Woody at FordStrokers.com 331-347-393-408-418-427 stroker kits and ford parts. a call and he can build you something to fit your needs. I bought my 347 from him, great guy to deal with.

June 2nd, 2008, 06:41 PM	#1
WildWill Regular 1995 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Solomons, MD Posts: 370	building block... now that i'm thinking about it... in your opinion, would it be worth it to forge my stock block? it's got about 125k on the ticker, and still runs strong as ever! or should i find myself a better block to work on. im not planning a huge amount of hp... i just want to end up with around 500 rwhp. i don't really want to go big bore (i.e. 347)... i would rather stay with a 302. i have a kenne bell blowzilla supercharger on the list and i think i want a trick flow top end... would anyone recommend anything else? is it a better route to go with gt40 upper and lower with the KB?? but my original question... i'm probably going to have internals replaced, so should i just buy a newer block or build the one i have? any opinions are appreciated. __________________ 1995 GT, Ford Motorsports 'C' Springs, 2003 Cobra Bilstein Struts, Tokico Bullitt Shocks, MM Caster/Camber Plates, BBK x-pipe w/high flow cats, Flowmaster 40-series mufflers, B&M Short Throw Shifter, JLT True Cold Air Intake

June 2nd, 2008, 11:23 PM	#2
WildWill Regular 1995 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Solomons, MD Posts: 370	does anyone know where i can buy one of the new BOSS blocks... i'm looking for the BOSS long block crate engines that have the "Ford Racing GT-40X" aluminum heads ???? __________________ 1995 GT, Ford Motorsports 'C' Springs, 2003 Cobra Bilstein Struts, Tokico Bullitt Shocks, MM Caster/Camber Plates, BBK x-pipe w/high flow cats, Flowmaster 40-series mufflers, B&M Short Throw Shifter, JLT True Cold Air Intake

June 2nd, 2008, 11:35 PM	#3
95wip Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DownRiver Michigan Posts: 298	forging your internals is a waste of time in my opinion! why do that because you can get cheaper rods and crank that will handle more power than the stock block will hold... if you want to put that much out at the wheels and have no worries about splitting the block you might look into a nice after market block or building yourself a 351, which can both handle a significantly higher amount of power, 351 would be cheaper just a suggestion... thats what i would do Dart 31384185 - Dart SB-Ford Iron Blocks - JEGS boss block: Ford Racing M6010BOSS302 - Ford Racing Boss 302 Engine Blocks - summitracing.com and i believe if your use a roots type blower "kenne bell" you would use the intake from the company designed to work with the s/c __________________ 95' GT is being reconstructed!

June 9th, 2008, 10:44 AM	#4
flamedstang95 Regular 1995 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Magnolia, DE Posts: 169	Think long and hard about what you're getting into. Gas prices aren't getting any lower and if this is your DD you'll be ass raped by them. Give Woody at FordStrokers.com 331-347-393-408-418-427 stroker kits and ford parts. a call and he can build you something to fit your needs. I bought my 347 from him, great guy to deal with. __________________ See garage for mods

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