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  • Which 351w block?

    I'm wanting to build a 393 or 408 stroker I have a 91 ssp coupe is there a year range for the block I shouldn't go past I.e. 1980 or older or does it matter
    Thanks guys

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    Any W block is good but that is an open ended question . The later F4TE roller blocks are the roller blocks and the older blocks you can use link bar lifters to go roller . The C9 and D0 blocks are 9.48 deck hight so they are .02 shorter then the later blocks so keep that in mind while ordering parts . The only other thing is the 1 or 2 pc rear main . You will need to know what block the crank is for . The 2 pc main crank has a ridge that can be machined off but it's better to know ahead of time what to get . The crank for the 1 pc can be used in either block .
    Big Rooster Racing

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    • #3
      I have a 94 F4TE block with linked solid roller lifters, I love it. My buddy is selling a stock 85 or 86 351w
      Street car.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Smashmix View Post
        I'm wanting to build a 393 or 408 stroker I have a 91 ssp coupe is there a year range for the block I shouldn't go past I.e. 1980 or older or does it matter
        Thanks guys
        The F4TE block is nice for the 1 piece rear main seal and the ability to use a SBF hydraulic roller camshaft with OEM roller lifters. 650hp is about the range for the block.

        The older 69-70 model era blocks are suppose to be a little stronger and good to use if doing a flat tappet or solid roller camshaft build. I used one in my 410W build and hard blocked it to the water pump holes. No issues what so ever with.

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        • #5
          I had a B1 I think Sportsman block, it was brand new at the time from FMPP, not an old take out... It held over 700 rw for 20k miles, and never broke, even though it had some piston damage from a bad tune up early in it's life.

          I have a W block now which is a siamese bore 4 bolt splade similar to a R302 block. Its good for probably more power than you will ever make 2000hp<

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          • #6
            Thanks guys I'm lookin to do 500 plus hp be nice to get 600 lol any blocks for sale that you know of I'm having no luck finding one

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            • #7
              I've got a std bore '69..

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              • #8
                I know several that have made 900 on an f4te
                Ring and pinion specialist

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                • #9
                  How much for it fatass lol ha ha I made a funny lol

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                  • #10
                    I have factory roller 351w. Std bore. It will need rebuilt. The shortblock is still assembled. $250.

                    Text or call me

                    Jeremy
                    972 948 1921

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                    • #11
                      My dads car makes 900 out of a 79 model block. It's filled and on borrowed time
                      81 LX
                      82 GT

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                      • #12
                        Never had a F4TE fail in pumpkin head. It made around 900-1000 and made 150 passes the first season without any problems. Still think with a different turbo it could have went 5.2's at 130+.

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                        • #13
                          check the f4te block for cracks around the spider tray bolts in the cam bearing tunnel i've heard they crack there

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