I decided to upgrade from the factory block with a Dart. The build will be very similar to my previous combo, just some stronger parts. I will post more pics as the build goes.
I decided to upgrade from the factory block with a Dart. The build will be very similar to my previous combo, just some stronger parts. I will post more pics as the build goes.
Wow. Thats a nice lookin' block. Whats up with the green paint? Doesn't go real well with red.
Green goblin
very good idea , what cubic inch this time ?
Troy
95 gt 11.3 @ 126
68 f100 SB soon to be coyote powered
12 GT 6m cobra jet powered 11.4 @124
90 lx supercharged 440 rwhp on 8 lbs
17 f150 crew cab coyote powered
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block...great idea
paint...not so much :(
-J
'91 LX Bimini Blue
427"/88mm on 16psi
'99 Contour SVT
Clean DD
Mabie its gonna run off of monster
I like it, I want to paint my car that color
Nice Mike ... Don't let the color bother you, it could be worse ... I picked this block up from Kris to start putting together a spare bullet ...
I like the pink better
What are you doing with the old motor?
1969 Camaro restomod/project
1967 camaro
2011 mustang procharged
93 reef blue notch blk/int
92 calypso notch blk/int
86 t-type
1972 chevelle project
Not only did I fail at building a fast mustang but I bought a yellow zo6 cause I couldn't get my little dick up.
I didnt want to go with the same old black and I thought red would be too much. I like the green and thought it would be different.
Bob you ought to keep it that color pink
Oil leaks are easier to find the on the green.
How much more does the dart block weigh over OEM? 20-30lbs?
-JOHN
Carburetors and SAE wrenches.................
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Well I wanted to see how it held up after 3 full seasons of racing and the occasional drive so I took it apart. Everything looked great. The bearings looks almost new. The mains weren't moving around. I still had to tap the caps out with a hammer and there was no signs of walk on the bottom of the caps. Anyway, all I have left from the old motor is the DSS stock block, scat 9000 3.400 crank, and DSS MSS and protray.Originally Posted by went12s
What are you doing with the old motor?
I wish it was only 20-30lbs. Its about 90lbs heavier. Thats the only down fall. The car will probably be a little slower in ET but its worth the extra insurance.
It shouldn't have any oil leaks with a vaccum pump :)
-JOHN
Carburetors and SAE wrenches.................
Buy Made in the USA - It Matters.
You building it yourself?
Who's doing the machine work?
Corvette Z06
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Yeah I have always built my own engines. I got the block machined already from Fordstrokers, Jim does good work with good prices. All the other machine work, balance ect... is done by Kevin at KMP.
Yeah I knew that you approached him.........
Good luck...............
Corvette Z06
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Thanks I cant say enough about Jim and Fordstrokers. His customer service is second to none and thats the main reason I went with him. Any business that takes the time to answer question and doesn't act like your taking up their time will always get my business. Thats also the reason I deal with Rick Anderson also...
its hard to scale from the pictures is that a 4.125 bore ?
Troy
95 gt 11.3 @ 126
68 f100 SB soon to be coyote powered
12 GT 6m cobra jet powered 11.4 @124
90 lx supercharged 440 rwhp on 8 lbs
17 f150 crew cab coyote powered
PEOPLE HAVE MORE FUN THAN ANYONE
Yes I know, ive been a fan of Jim for years now & have been fortunate enough to do some promotions for him. He's treated me very, very well & I couldnt possibly say enough good things about FordStrokers!
Are you swapping your rotating assembly from your 347 over to this block?
Going to upgrade anything while your at it?
Corvette Z06
Growing up.............Not everyone does it!
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