Need new engine

[Svt Shelby]

Just looking for a few opinions, the engine in my 93 GT needs to be replaced. This is the 2nd engine I've broken it, I know the stock block can't hold the power I'm asking it to, so what block should I use. I'm going to use the same trickflow heads, new cam , and blower but detune it to around 475 max rwhp. Stock block? Dss forged with girdle? 302?306?331? I'm not looking to buy a dart block. It's only drive it about 100 miles a year and have other cars. Thanks for any input

 

[blownfox]

I used FordStrokers.com 331-347-408-418-427 Custom Built Small Block Ford Engines and had to problems. Great customer service but there was a long lead time to get the engine, if he builds it. I would go with a 347 or 331, I went with a 347 on low boost (8psi). If you can make that power at a lower RPM it will help prolong the life of the engine.

 

[Svt Shelby]

What compression are you running?

 

[truebluedevil02]

OP, go 351W, you'll be glad you did.

 

[Svt Shelby]

I went with a dss super pro bullet 347 stroker.

 

[vfast]

dss is where you problem lies....grap a 351w block and get the 408 kit with dish pistons or flat top depending on your boost.. it's a great platform.... grap a set of convertible motor mounts as well.

 

[mjr46]

dss is where you problem lies.....

stock block is where his problem lies....seen dss, ford strokers and chp built motors all part ways, I currently run a 347 from ford strokers with a 100 shot, I stopped using the 100 shot as n/a I'm already living on the edge as it runs that good n/a ....op get a dart block if you wanna run boost and have no fear of splitting it.......I run a stock block 306 and 12 psi on a t-trim and have a conservative tune and it has lived for 1 year so far..lol