anyone here build their engine from a stroker shortblock?

475HP '03 cobra · 12-23-2005, 12:12 PM

i was just wondering becuase i'm looking at 347 shortblocks and i'm trying to get an idea of how much it would cost me to build one up and put it in the fox.

how much did it cost you to do this (fuel injected)?

i'm thinking anywhere from 10k-15k and thats reusing some of my parts.

QWKSNKE · 12-23-2005, 12:15 PM

unless you are paying somebody to do it, it shouldn't be that high. I would think $5k for everything would be reasonable

TheJeanyus · 12-23-2005, 12:16 PM

You could build one hell of a motor for $15k.

475HP '03 cobra · 12-23-2005, 12:22 PM

i'll be having it done professonally, i think i could do it myself but i dont want to spend all of that money and have my pistons come flying through my hood....

475HP '03 cobra · 12-23-2005, 12:23 PM

i was planning for the 2 main components.....CHP all forged internal 347 shortblock and AFR 185cc heads.

that right there is about $3500

Italian LX · 12-23-2005, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 475HP '03 cobra

i was planning for the 2 main components.....CHP all forged internal 347 shortblock and AFR 185cc heads.

that right there is about $3500

That's long way from $15K.

Craig K. · 12-23-2005, 12:57 PM

Unless your using top dollar bottom end pieces (IE billet crank, titanium rods etc) it shouldn't cost $15k

As you stated $3.5 to $4k for the short block from CHP and AFR heads.
Another $500 or so for an upper/lower intake, $200 for TB, $200 for a MAF, $300 for injectors $300 for an oil pan, $200 for a fuel pump, $500 do a good dyno tune, thats about $6k, it shouldn't cost but maybe $1k to have someone install it, so you'r looking at around $7k, plus misc (that always comes up) so maybe $8k tops.

475HP '03 cobra · 12-23-2005, 01:24 PM

really? i was planning istallation being about 2500$ it took 10k to drop a 302 in a ranger but thats with all new parts new rear axel assy, new trans, prof installation, custom motor trans mounts custom transmission console inside ect.

475HP '03 cobra · 12-23-2005, 01:24 PM

i'm also havinf it professionally assembled so that a bit more, but still

how many hours of prof work is it to get it assembled and put in?

Wickd GT · 12-23-2005, 03:33 PM

Again, I'll sell you mine 349 stroker with the best in it in an R302 block, from heads down to the oil pan, just put your FI on it and go and run low 11s on motor and 9s on the juice. 10K its yours.

Edgar

P.S. Can you handle it?

12-23-2005, 12:12 PM	#1
475HP '03 cobra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 157	anyone here build their engine from a stroker shortblock? i was just wondering becuase i'm looking at 347 shortblocks and i'm trying to get an idea of how much it would cost me to build one up and put it in the fox. how much did it cost you to do this (fuel injected)? i'm thinking anywhere from 10k-15k and thats reusing some of my parts. __________________ bet you aint never seen a Shelby V8 ranger...heres a link which includes the one i had built http://photobucket.com/albums/c233/fordguy383/ some people have said mustangs have destroyed my life, i say they've made it worth living.

12-23-2005, 12:15 PM	#2
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: anyone here build their engine from a stroker shortblock? unless you are paying somebody to do it, it shouldn't be that high. I would think $5k for everything would be reasonable __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

12-23-2005, 12:16 PM	#3
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Re: anyone here build their engine from a stroker shortblock? You could build one hell of a motor for $15k. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

12-23-2005, 12:22 PM	#4
475HP '03 cobra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 157	Re: anyone here build their engine from a stroker shortblock? i'll be having it done professonally, i think i could do it myself but i dont want to spend all of that money and have my pistons come flying through my hood.... __________________ bet you aint never seen a Shelby V8 ranger...heres a link which includes the one i had built http://photobucket.com/albums/c233/fordguy383/ some people have said mustangs have destroyed my life, i say they've made it worth living.

12-23-2005, 12:23 PM	#5
475HP '03 cobra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 157	Re: anyone here build their engine from a stroker shortblock? i was planning for the 2 main components.....CHP all forged internal 347 shortblock and AFR 185cc heads. that right there is about $3500 __________________ bet you aint never seen a Shelby V8 ranger...heres a link which includes the one i had built http://photobucket.com/albums/c233/fordguy383/ some people have said mustangs have destroyed my life, i say they've made it worth living.

12-23-2005, 12:57 PM	#7
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Re: anyone here build their engine from a stroker shortblock? Unless your using top dollar bottom end pieces (IE billet crank, titanium rods etc) it shouldn't cost $15k As you stated $3.5 to $4k for the short block from CHP and AFR heads. Another $500 or so for an upper/lower intake, $200 for TB, $200 for a MAF, $300 for injectors $300 for an oil pan, $200 for a fuel pump, $500 do a good dyno tune, thats about $6k, it shouldn't cost but maybe $1k to have someone install it, so you'r looking at around $7k, plus misc (that always comes up) so maybe $8k tops. __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS

12-23-2005, 01:24 PM	#8
475HP '03 cobra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 157	Re: anyone here build their engine from a stroker shortblock? really? i was planning istallation being about 2500$ it took 10k to drop a 302 in a ranger but thats with all new parts new rear axel assy, new trans, prof installation, custom motor trans mounts custom transmission console inside ect. __________________ bet you aint never seen a Shelby V8 ranger...heres a link which includes the one i had built http://photobucket.com/albums/c233/fordguy383/ some people have said mustangs have destroyed my life, i say they've made it worth living.

12-23-2005, 03:33 PM	#10
Wickd GT Friends Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,645	Re: anyone here build their engine from a stroker shortblock? Again, I'll sell you mine 349 stroker with the best in it in an R302 block, from heads down to the oil pan, just put your FI on it and go and run low 11s on motor and 9s on the juice. 10K its yours. Edgar P.S. Can you handle it?