[simpkins_44]

i have been planning to start a stroker build up for a wile now and now that my car is just about to leave the paint shop i was hopping i can start investing some money into a engine build up and i have came across some parts that i like and i have made a list of parts i may need and i want to know if anyone with experince with strokers and engine builds would help with the selection of the correct parts so that the engine will work seemlessly if anyone is interested in helping me ill gladly send a parts list and links to the catilogs where they are found... there is no rush needed just somthing you can do in your spair time... thanks for your time and let me know if you can help

[RLG34750]

i have a little experience with strokers as well many of the other members....

My suggestion is post what you have for us to look at.....

i am sure you will get many opinions....

even with my limited experience i might be able to help you.....

[simpkins_44]

thanks ya i guess that is a good idea well i dont rilly have my origanel parts list with me but i do have a parts list how ever its just the list part numbers and the site where there foundpart #(found at summitracing.com and latemodleretoration.com)acc-49326 (ignition box and coil)acc-77291 (ditributor)asp-025030 (smog pump eliminator braket)edl-17935 (fuel pump)hok-62227-1hkr (headers)mch-2215 (pully kit)mcl-6913-07c (clutch kit)sca-1-45360be (engine rotating assembly)vor-8a202-023 (mass air sensor and injectors)zzz-60-3104 (flywheel)tfs-51580001 (fuel rails)cca-4120 (timing gears)tfs-51580008 (intake manifold)tfs-51500090 (throttle body bracket)ffp-1250 (intake manifold gakets)hly-112-512 (throttle body)(found at latemodlerestoration.com)af-f90k (throttle body)(found at latemodlerestoration.com)fem-205-6345m300 (engine rebuild kit)mor-20506 (oil pan)fel-0534508r (oil pan gasket)fm-m-8005-c (radiator)afr-1452 (heads)(found at latemodlerestoration.com)if im mising somthing or should choose one thing over another your advise would be very helpfull thanks and yes i know i chose two throttle body i cant deside witch one to use.... i left out the small stuff like thread seales and ceramic cleaners and such but those will be purchest aswell.. thanks for the help!

[simpkins_44]

i apologize i have made a mistake on three of those part numbers the corrected ones are hok-6222 (headers), tfs-515b0008 (intake manifold), ffp-1262 (intake manifold gaskets) and the only two that are found on latemodelretoration.com is afr-1451 (heads)
and af-f90k (throttle body)....

i have realzed that i dont have a cam that i have desided on there are so many to choose from and im not even sure how to choose.. if somone could help me deside or give me some input i know its alot to ask for somone to go over all of this but u dont have to if u dont want to you dont even have to go over all of it if you somthing wont work together let me know before i deside on ordering the parts... thanks

[EagleAutosports]

We'll get you right, there's several here that know engines... Just for future reference, give us the actual links you look at, so we know what they are too.
We also need to know what's the intended use of the car, is there a budget, and is smog legality a concern? I see you're from Canada so that might affect what you can do.

[RLG34750]

ok lets try this.....

what is the performance level you are seeking....

what will be the primary use of the car.....

Last but not least what is your budget.....

with that info we will get you pointed in the right direction.....

[2Manystangs]

As a matter of facility, I've seen lots of stroker kits on ebay and full short or long blocks for that matter, very reasonably priced to boot...personally I'd rather have a pro pick the parts and build it then try to sort it all out myself...

As another point on strokers, I have a 347 in a 95 GT, I have to admit threre's quite a difference from a stock 302, if your stang is your daily driver you might try to find a 347 to drive first..mine has a 550 lift cam and a 3000 stall, to say it's fairly extreme for the street is putting it mildly...you may want to just give your 302 a quality set of heads and a freshening...

Like Reggie asks, what are your intentions, goals for this car?

[simpkins_44]

hmm well considering i dont owe anything on my car and im just getting the paint done and i have recently bought a new set of rims and tires and i lowerd it and my brother and i rebuilt the rear end putting 3.73 gears in it earlier... i like going all out as u can guess and i bought the car as a project not to get somone else to build it for me. i was hoping there would be some people who know there stuff that can help me so when it comes time to build it i can do it semlessly... i want a big power plant and by big im mean large numbers... not just the avrege car that every one has if worked hard for a one of a kind car and i wanna keep it that way... i hope this helps couse i rilly need help.. i mean all i rilly wanna know is if everything will work out and if somthing better will work im looking for your opinion... but i dont wanna just get somone else to build it for me half the funn is building it yourself

[simpkins_44]

ohh haha ya and no there isnt rilly a budget but i wanna keep it under 10,000 witch shouldnt be to hard considering the price for the part list i gave you is $10,349.89 but then again thats not shipped so who knows i would preffer to keep just the price of the engine under $10,000.00 and i still need to find a cam so if any one has recomendations... and for power ratings i wanna get as much power out of 10,000.00 as posible thats y i came to u guys ive used this site before as a helpfull guide and its surved me well so any recomendations and comments are wellcome and appreciated thanks

[88BlownGT]

You should still consult with a speed shop on your buildup. I doubt unless I've spoken to soon, that you are equipped with EVERYTHING you will need for the job, tools, lift, dyno, etc. Not trying to strike you down, but it can't hurt to seek out a shop and not a forum.

[simpkins_44]

hmmm ya i know i sould contact a pro and truth be told i have a mic. that has everything he'll need but hes alwess busy and i figured oneof you guys would help me out with some desition making before i start going in there and telling him what i want plus he doesnt know what i want he knows i want a stroker but how is it that i can have everything that i want just by letting him go by the seat of his pants its not like he'll know everything i want i just dont wanna pay him to look over some parts just for him to make up a hole new list couse he doesnt like it i mean ive read a fair amount off books on strokers and engine builds but nothing tells me how much valve clearince i will have with a set of 225cc heads and dished aluminum pistons... know what i mean... i guess i just dont rilly wanna pay him for somthing that i wanna do for myself i was just hoping u guys could help me deside on a cam and make sure that things will work out good and not run into and major flaws

[simpkins_44]

and even if i ask him he may not know the answer to that without the parts becouse he may have never worked with those exact pistons or those exact heads you know?

[89BlkNotch]

with a 10k budget you can get a 351 windsor i see you wanna stay fuel injected, so 460 and 351 cleveland is not within the budget, you can even stroke a 351 to a 392 and thats will give you some nice numbers, i think people are recommending having it built for your safety i dont know your abilities but if you are learning or this is your first motor, a 10k motor is not the one to learn on, if your bottom end is not tight your engine will be useless very fast, most of the times the machine shops will assemble a short block for you for next to nothing, just and either way you go i would recommend getting your rotating assembly balanced, blueprinted and the pistons fitted, and use the torque plates on the block, all this may cost a little more but it well worth it a good engine machinist will tell you the same

[89BlkNotch]

as for stroker kits eagle, scat and CHP (coast high perf.) all make good kits, there are many varieties such as forged or not, balanced or not and other crap make sure you triple read before buying, when considering a cam keep in mind your power brakes and if you will be running a/c as far as valve clearance im having the same issues with my 331 build, ill just have to do it the old clay method and figure it out myself

[RLG34750]

Originally Posted by 88BlownGT

I doubt unless I've spoken to soon, Not trying to strike you down, but it can't hurt to seek out a shop and not a forum.

Yes i believe you have spoken to soon forums are a great place for opinions and info....

there many people here that build motors similar to the one that is being discussed in fact several of our member are professional engine builder who will give truthful advice rather than shop attempting to sell a product....

in fact i have a 347 that runs in the bottom 10's (soon to be 9's )

so i think that qualifies me to give advice....

sometime during the course of this day i will provide info for the build that is desired ....

and then we will see what you think of forums then....