i have a 93 black gt...i need advice

[blackfox]

i posted in blower bistro, i couldnt find a better spot but if anyone here has any ideas, im open to them. im doing motor work to my car soon but im torn on what to do- should i do a performance rebuild (heads, pistons, cam, etc.-stock block?) or should i buy a crate motor , here is where im looking
www.fordcobraengines.com

please help:dw: :??:

 

[Scream'nCobra]

How many miles are on your stock block? Is there anything wrong with it? A crate motor would be really nice, but probably more expensive. If you do get a crate engine, then go all out on the 351W or the 408 stroker. Your GT would be king of the road. If i were you, and had the money, i would go with the 351W crate engine. Is emissions an issue?

Another option is to buy a 331 or 347 stroker kit for your 302.

 

[blackfox]

dude you are so helpful its not even funny, i really appreciate it, i was lookin at these crate motors on www.fordcobraengines.com and they are kinda, actully REALLY pricy, so i will probably end up going with a rebuild, on the motor right now there is i think around 140k, and there is a real bad knock/click developing. how much do the 347 stroker kits run? and will my car be a lot ballzier and faster?

 

[Scream'nCobra]

DSS makes good stroker kits. If your block is still good, then this will solve all your problems. If your engine is pinging, it could just be the timing. A 331 or 347 will give you a lot more torque and balls.

CHP also makes good kits.

I would recommend DSS. Ive heard a lot of good things about their kits, shortblocks, and longblocks.

The kits will usually run from $1000-1300. If you get the shortblock, then it will be more expensive, and the longblock will be in the $5000 range.

 

[blackfox]

ok, say i decide to go with the dss 347 stroker kit, and i get the 10 series or something block, for 625, what else would i need, a set of heads and..?

 

[Scream'nCobra]

need any more help, hit me up on AIM.

 

[poopnut2]

If you're gonna do a rebuild and stroke and all that shit. Don't put your stock heads on. That would defeat the purpose. You could push 400 rwhp with a well built stroker motor. I recommend AFR 185cc heads, maybe even 205's. An anderson ford motorsport cam, mines the smallest they make and it rocks my socks off. And a good ported edelbrock or trickflow intake.