Best block for build up.

[chuckieduck]

Hello all. Been lurking on here for awhile. Lots of great info on here. My question is this. What's the best block for a build up? First off I plan on adding a Kenn Belle Flowzilla or Blowzilla, which ever one it is. (BIGGEST) I am going to get a 331 stroker kit with all forged internals. Plan on using Edelbrock or AFR 185 heads. And adding a shot of the juice isn't out of the question. Not sure if I should use the stock block though. I can get a new BOSS 302 block for $1500. Or should I stick with the stock block and girrdle it up? This will be a mostly street driven car. Maybe some autocross, VIR and the accasional let's see how much smoke these 315's can make. I will never take it to the strip.
Thanks

 

[Venom351R]

what kind of power do you plan on making? The stock block is good for around 500 HP but it depends on your tune as well. You could go all out and get a Dart block if you think you needed to.

Here is some more info on the boss block

http://www.musclemustangfastfords.c...6_1993_ford_svt_cobra_engine_build/index.html

 

[Mr. OAM]

The earlier blocks, like 1968, are a little beefier than the newer blocks. You can still put in a retro-fit roller cam too.


Steve

 

[94IVGT]

when your talking about that kinda power, dont waste your time and money gambling on a stock block. the girdle isnt going to save you. and you can get those late 60s-1970 blocks that were beefier for around 200-300 bucks then you still need to dump a bunch of money into them to get them machined and retro fitted and all that good stuff, and in the end its still a stock block. i havent seen anyone using the new BOSS blocks but have heard good things, but for another 500 you can get a DART block which is what i have. I see lots of cars running the dart blocks and they have no problem supporting 1000+hp safely. go dart

 

[Paul]

For a high horsepower application, I would DEFINITELY do an aftermarket block. I think a Boss, Dart, or World block would all be good choices.

My next motor will be a World 351W stroker.

Paul.