[1320FeetO'Fun]

I have been thinking of going for a 347 stroker on my 302 block, but I just read an ad in the back of MM&FF from CHP that lists a 514 shortblock! I went to CHP's website, and couldn't find it, anywhere! I was wondering if anyone know where I could find any information on them, or somewhere else where they are sold?

Also, just how streetable an engine of this size would be?


PS: Couldn't imagine the expression on peoples faces when they ask "That thing got a 5 oh?" and I say "Naa, just a 514" .

 

[GhostDog 5.0]

Streetability really depends on the camshaft and the tune. Are you planning on running EFI or carb?

 

[1320FeetO'Fun]

Carbed!


Not because of price, but rather because even though I am studying to be a computer tech, I know nothing about a cars EFI system :sosad: .

 

[Guest]

Imagine the gas mileage a carbed 514 would get...

 

[1320FeetO'Fun]

Weekend/fun car

I'm getting a Honda for a DD.

 

[Guest]

Then who cares about streetability, go for broke! :drink:

 

[privatejoker]

think about the added weight on the front end

 

[Guest]

He said it was still a shortblock, shouldn't be too bad...

 

[1320FeetO'Fun]

Shortblock 514..... not smallblock



Actually, i've really been considering pulling a 460BB out of a old LTD, cleaning it up, and dropping it in..... Just can't make up my mind

 

[Fordguy13]

I'm not sure if this is what you are talking about, but there is a 514 Crate Engine available from ford racing. You can find it at www.fordracingparts.com

 

[Grn91LX]

I currently have a built 514 big block to put in a 91 coupe, but since its not in yet, I guess I can't comment on the actual streetability of it, but really, ghostdog said it best that really all that matters is the cam and tune, and your convertor/gears if your running auto. I'm running a C6 (regretfully, which I would have got a tight c4)

I didn't get the shortblock from chp or ford, just got a donor 460 block and stroked and bored with Scat crank, eagle rods, JE pistons, then blue thunder heads.

If I had to do it again, I would buy the shortblock or the longblock from one of the retailers.

Matt