• Welcome Visitor! Please take a few seconds and Register for our forum. Even if you don't want to post, you can still 'Like' and react to posts.

stroked 347 302 short block


Mafusa

New Member
Joined
Jun 6, 2010
Messages
55
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Richards,Tx
Vehicle Year
92
Make / Model
chevy
Engine Size
383 ci 425+ bhp.
Transmission
Automatic
got me a like new 302 block with pistons cam and crank for 50 bucks yesterday and was wondering if I could get some ideas on my engine build will eventually put it in a gen 1 4x4 ranger. wanna start me a TRS ford build. any ideas guys of what i could do with my toy?
 
Last edited:


ZMan

Forum Staff Member
TRS Forum Moderator
MTOTM Winner
TRS Event Participant
Joined
Jan 5, 2003
Messages
3,778
Reaction score
406
Points
83
Age
38
Location
Medina, Ohio
Vehicle Year
1992,1994
Make / Model
Ford Rangers
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Total Drop
4/4, bagged
Is it gonna be mostly street driven? Mud Drags? Rock Crawling? Theres a lot of stuff you could do with it! Either way its gonna be cool!
 

Mafusa

New Member
Joined
Jun 6, 2010
Messages
55
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Richards,Tx
Vehicle Year
92
Make / Model
chevy
Engine Size
383 ci 425+ bhp.
Transmission
Automatic
little bit of everything mostly looking to build me a DD that I can do any of the above and my g/f not be afraid to ride in it as she is my blazer.
 

MUDDING B-3000

New Member
V8 Engine Swap
Solid Axle Swap
Joined
Feb 25, 2008
Messages
694
Reaction score
1
Points
0
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle Year
1997 , 1992
Make / Model
Ford , Ford
Engine Size
7.3L , 4L
Transmission
Manual
i wish i could get some deals like that lol. ya cousin has a 347 stroker in a early bronco an sh!t she scoots lol
 

COPPERHEAD85

New Member
V8 Engine Swap
TRS Banner 2010-2011
Joined
Aug 7, 2007
Messages
3,490
Reaction score
41
Points
0
Age
59
Location
west tennessee
Vehicle Year
85
Make / Model
ford
Engine Size
302
Transmission
Automatic
You Sir are a theif!
Damn thats a great find!
 

TRX501RYAN

New Member
Joined
Mar 24, 2008
Messages
456
Reaction score
1
Points
0
Age
35
Vehicle Year
1995
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
3.0
Transmission
Automatic
Ill give you 100$ for it, lol... youd double your investment, cant go wrong... id sell it to me if i were you, LOL


in all seriousness thats a sweet deal, will be a sweet build
 

Mafusa

New Member
Joined
Jun 6, 2010
Messages
55
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Richards,Tx
Vehicle Year
92
Make / Model
chevy
Engine Size
383 ci 425+ bhp.
Transmission
Automatic
my first step is the heads there are so many to choose from have been thinking the gt 40 heads or Cleveland heads, any have advice on a solid heads, That are suitable for everyday driving as well as being able to hold up under a lot of stress from playin around.
 

RangerSVT

Oct 09 OTOTM
Article Contributor
V8 Engine Swap
OTOTM Winner
Solid Axle Swap
RBV's on Boost
ASE Certified Tech
TRS Banner 2010-2011
TRS Banner 2012-2015
Joined
Mar 15, 2009
Messages
7,883
Reaction score
53
Points
48
Location
TRS since 2002 - NW KY
Vehicle Year
19962002
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
GT-40 5.0L EFI W/AC
Transmission
Automatic

Mafusa

New Member
Joined
Jun 6, 2010
Messages
55
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Richards,Tx
Vehicle Year
92
Make / Model
chevy
Engine Size
383 ci 425+ bhp.
Transmission
Automatic
ty for the compliments on my find he he and I havent even mentioned that it has custom crank and cam in it the cam is a hydraulic roller cam, like flat tappets better, but since what I have has around 150 test miles on my short block may just keep the hardware thats in it now.
 

originalnitro

New Member
Joined
Feb 26, 2010
Messages
216
Reaction score
2
Points
0
Location
West Blocton,Alabama
Vehicle Year
1992
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
347
Transmission
Automatic
my first step is the heads there are so many to choose from have been thinking the gt 40 heads or Cleveland heads, any have advice on a solid heads, That are suitable for everyday driving as well as being able to hold up under a lot of stress from playin around.
I like the TFS TW 185s if piston are notched for a TW head if not AFR 185s.
But it all depends on buget and HP goals.
Man that is a good find for $50.:icon_thumby:
 

RangerSVT

Oct 09 OTOTM
Article Contributor
V8 Engine Swap
OTOTM Winner
Solid Axle Swap
RBV's on Boost
ASE Certified Tech
TRS Banner 2010-2011
TRS Banner 2012-2015
Joined
Mar 15, 2009
Messages
7,883
Reaction score
53
Points
48
Location
TRS since 2002 - NW KY
Vehicle Year
19962002
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
GT-40 5.0L EFI W/AC
Transmission
Automatic
If you do any kind of offroading, I'd seriously run EFI (I'm an EFI guy anyways) It'll help with non level surfaces, and give you the best performance and MPGs...
SVT
 

ChrisR1S

10/2013 STOTM Winner
Supporting Member
V8 Engine Swap
MTOTM Winner
Joined
Aug 11, 2007
Messages
746
Reaction score
2
Points
0
Location
Southern Virginia
Vehicle Year
1994
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
Mild 5.0
Transmission
Manual
good deal! If its just a DD id look for a decent set of GT40s, port them then your good to roll man. you going to FI it or carb?
 

Mafusa

New Member
Joined
Jun 6, 2010
Messages
55
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Richards,Tx
Vehicle Year
92
Make / Model
chevy
Engine Size
383 ci 425+ bhp.
Transmission
Automatic
going Efi with 75mm intake, and Mallory ignition got that and the new Mallory wires for free and I am gonna do all of the work from my engine to the purchase and build of the gen 1 body and plan to do it all in under 5 grand. and am going a min size of 185cc head would like 190's or 200 CC heads.
 

Mafusa

New Member
Joined
Jun 6, 2010
Messages
55
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Richards,Tx
Vehicle Year
92
Make / Model
chevy
Engine Size
383 ci 425+ bhp.
Transmission
Automatic
going Efi with 75mm intake, and Mallory ignition got that and the new Mallory wires for free and I am gonna do all of the work from my engine to the purchase and build of the gen 1 body and plan to do it all in under 5 grand. and am going a min size of 185cc head would like 190's or 200 CC heads. my HP goal is 450 / torque around 515+ ft lbs, I dont have the intake yet and the cam I am not exactly sure but I know the firing order for it is the same as the 351 Clevelands/HO. the guy I bought it from couldnt remember the specs of the cam he had in it. when we tested it has a compression ratio of 9.2:1 with stock 175 mm heads.
 
Last edited:

Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Member & Vendor Upgrades

For a small yearly donation, you can support this forum and receive a 'Supporting Member' banner, or become a 'Supporting Vendor' and promote your products here. Click the banner to find out how.

Truck of The Month


Kirby N.
March Truck of The Month

Recently Featured

Want to see your truck here? Share your photos and details in the forum.

Follow TRS On Instagram

TRS Events

25th Anniversary Sponsors

Check Out The TRS Store


Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad


Amazon Deals

Top