In the July issue of HOT ROD mag., there are two articles on engines that anyone looking should check out. The first is a 347R crate engine from ROUSH. Seems Jack has teamed up with World Products (originally for heads). There will be about 1000 or so produced.
It will have a 4.030bore x3.400stroke, with the complete engine putting out 430 hp and 415 lb-ft for $7500. Long blocks for $6150 and short blocks for $3995 and will warranty them for 2 yrs/24,000 miles. The specifics are:
Forged H beam connecting rods
9.4:1 compression
World heads
64 cc combustion chambers
2.02/1.60 valves
Comp Cams hycraulic cam
.555/565-inch 224/232 degree duration @.050 inch.
112 degree lobe serperation
1.6:1 rocker arms
Edelbrock RPM airgap intake with 750 Holley carb,with K&N Air filter
MSD 8582 Pro Billet Dist.( 23 degree/ 35 degrees total )
Accel 276 or Champion RV12C plugs.
Oil windage tray
I think you would be hard pressed to beat that deal.
The other article is titled 650HP NASCAR small block for the street. The article is about Chevy engines but the same aplies for the Ford engines. Teams will "time out" engine parts before they are worn out. the cubic inches are a little funcky ( 357 ). The original article was in July 01. the source is Muscle Motorsports, one of the largest suppliers of round track used parts.
Sample prices:
bow tie block-1200
Billet cranks-950
aluminum water pumps-75
Jessel shaft mount rocker assembly-650
Some of these parts can be a good deal, but some can be team specific or even prototype. Complete engines is probably the way to go unless you really know your way around inside the small block. Since they ( Muscle ) build complete engines (Chevy ), they probably could/would build Fords as well. The "Chevy Street Fighter" engine dyno'd at 652 hp @ 7000 rpm and 507.4 lb-ft @ 6100 rpm.
More than enough for me.
A good souce(s) for anyone looking for some serious power. Check it out.
What are thoughts and feedback?
Bill

It will have a 4.030bore x3.400stroke, with the complete engine putting out 430 hp and 415 lb-ft for $7500. Long blocks for $6150 and short blocks for $3995 and will warranty them for 2 yrs/24,000 miles. The specifics are:
Forged H beam connecting rods
9.4:1 compression
World heads
64 cc combustion chambers
2.02/1.60 valves

Comp Cams hycraulic cam
.555/565-inch 224/232 degree duration @.050 inch.
112 degree lobe serperation
1.6:1 rocker arms
Edelbrock RPM airgap intake with 750 Holley carb,with K&N Air filter
MSD 8582 Pro Billet Dist.( 23 degree/ 35 degrees total )
Accel 276 or Champion RV12C plugs.
Oil windage tray
I think you would be hard pressed to beat that deal.
The other article is titled 650HP NASCAR small block for the street. The article is about Chevy engines but the same aplies for the Ford engines. Teams will "time out" engine parts before they are worn out. the cubic inches are a little funcky ( 357 ). The original article was in July 01. the source is Muscle Motorsports, one of the largest suppliers of round track used parts.
Sample prices:
bow tie block-1200
Billet cranks-950
aluminum water pumps-75
Jessel shaft mount rocker assembly-650
Some of these parts can be a good deal, but some can be team specific or even prototype. Complete engines is probably the way to go unless you really know your way around inside the small block. Since they ( Muscle ) build complete engines (Chevy ), they probably could/would build Fords as well. The "Chevy Street Fighter" engine dyno'd at 652 hp @ 7000 rpm and 507.4 lb-ft @ 6100 rpm.

More than enough for me.
A good souce(s) for anyone looking for some serious power. Check it out.

What are thoughts and feedback?
Bill