Hey guys. Over the last two months, I've been making plans for the future of my car. Last spring I built my motor up with a friend. We didn't do the bottom end, but we did GT40P heads, E cam, GT40 intake, roller rockers, smog delete, etc. The motor makes some power, 258 RWHP when dynoed untuned, but it isn't enough for me, and it was just a starter motor. I've recently come up with the idea of doing a blown 331, much like sirsureshot, but I am not a fan of blowers at all. I prefer N/A, it's just something that appeals to me. I've heard that 347 strokers are not good for daily drivers, so that's out. Now I'm thinking about a 351W block swap. I know I could get one cheap, and I'd take time building it up. I'd probably bore and stroke to 393, 408, or 418, and I'd put a good H/C/I on it. I'd want to stay EFI, and I know it's doable. I'd shoot for AFR205 heads, a big cam (not sure what kind, maybe a Curtis custom), and a big intake like an Edelbrock Performer RPM or something. I'd also do all the bolt ons. Here's what I know- most of my bolt ons, like my CAI, roller rockers, MSD ignition, and catback are swappable. I know I'd need special LT headers, and a new midpipe (i'd get another ProChamber, I love my current one). I also know I'd need different motor mounts, and some other stuff. Here are my concerns-
-I'd need a roller cam block. I know they exist, but where could I look?
-I know the 351 block is heavier, will it mess with my handling and weight distribution, or will my progressive rate springs compensate?
-Will a T-5 (or in my case, a TKO500 with appropriate bell housing for 302) bolt up?
-What is the best CID to stroke to for a daily driver/ street car?
-Where can I get a quality stroker kit?
- What other issues arise when swapping a 351W in?
If anyone who has experience with this please throw any info or ideas out, or send me in the right direction. I want to know every single bit I can about this whole idea, so i can make a good decision. Thanks a ton guys!
-I'd need a roller cam block. I know they exist, but where could I look?
-I know the 351 block is heavier, will it mess with my handling and weight distribution, or will my progressive rate springs compensate?
-Will a T-5 (or in my case, a TKO500 with appropriate bell housing for 302) bolt up?
-What is the best CID to stroke to for a daily driver/ street car?
-Where can I get a quality stroker kit?
- What other issues arise when swapping a 351W in?
If anyone who has experience with this please throw any info or ideas out, or send me in the right direction. I want to know every single bit I can about this whole idea, so i can make a good decision. Thanks a ton guys!