Finally did it.

slvrbullit · 04-02-2005, 10:34 AM

After calling just about every vendor in the MM&FF magazine lookin for the best prices on 351 swap headers with no luck. I decided to stay with a 302 based power plant.

This is a list of what I ordered Friday morning,

DSS 331 Pro-Lite Stroker kit---$1095
DSS Main Support System 3/4" billet aluminum girdle---$299
DSS Pro Windage Tray---$109
DSS balancing of rotating assembly---$175
Romac 28oz. Balancer---$299

Shipping $70

Total cost was $2051.

Wicked · 04-02-2005, 11:17 AM

Probably the better choice. You will still have crazy power without $1000 headers.

slvrbullit · 04-02-2005, 11:21 AM

Yea the guy at DSS talked me out of the 347 kit saying that it was great for low end power but limited to making power at below 6400rpm and the 331 will turn up to 7000rpm easy and be more reliable.

About the $1k dollar headers
This is the Kooks prices on their 1-3/4" to 3" collector long tubes.
mild steel, un coated---$685 plus shipping and about 4 weeks for delivery
Stainles Steel--- $975 plus shipping and about 4 weeks for delivery

Italian LX · 04-02-2005, 11:41 AM

Yeah, I would've probably chose the same route if my headers were going to be that expensive. Sounds like this is going to be a nice motor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by slvrbullit

Romac 28oz. Balancer---$299

Why a 28oz. balancer?

slvrbullit · 04-02-2005, 12:10 PM

That is what They recommended and that is what they balance their assembly to.

NightHawk756 · 04-02-2005, 01:07 PM

Nice!

Sounds like there's gonna be another 331 in town!

96GTS · 04-02-2005, 01:11 PM

Congrats

What slugs? flat topped, dished, etc?

slvrbullit · 04-02-2005, 01:14 PM

Pistons are 9.5:1 compression.

96GTS · 04-02-2005, 01:21 PM

planning on a turbo still?

slvrbullit · 04-02-2005, 01:42 PM

That is still up in the air, right now the car has a brand new Big Shot plate system on it so I will run that for a while.

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slvrbullit Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: on the water Posts: 1,280	Finally did it. After calling just about every vendor in the MM&FF magazine lookin for the best prices on 351 swap headers with no luck. I decided to stay with a 302 based power plant. This is a list of what I ordered Friday morning, DSS 331 Pro-Lite Stroker kit---$1095 DSS Main Support System 3/4" billet aluminum girdle---$299 DSS Pro Windage Tray---$109 DSS balancing of rotating assembly---$175 Romac 28oz. Balancer---$299 Shipping $70 Total cost was $2051. __________________ 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited--- too many mods to list, about to be sitting on 1 ton axles. 2000 Ford F-350 Dually Lariat LE Crew Cab Short Box 7.3 auto 168,000 miles

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Wicked Friends Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pell City, AL Posts: 1,371	Re: Finally did it. Probably the better choice. You will still have crazy power without $1000 headers. __________________ 2001 Cobra 'Vert Procharged and Intercooled 455rwhp/441rwtq Work Car: 2005 Honda Odyssey 400 whp Turbo V6, 6-speed, full cage, H&R Suspension, Brembo Brakes

04-02-2005, 11:21 AM	#3
slvrbullit Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: on the water Posts: 1,280	Re: Finally did it. Yea the guy at DSS talked me out of the 347 kit saying that it was great for low end power but limited to making power at below 6400rpm and the 331 will turn up to 7000rpm easy and be more reliable. About the $1k dollar headers This is the Kooks prices on their 1-3/4" to 3" collector long tubes. mild steel, un coated---$685 plus shipping and about 4 weeks for delivery Stainles Steel--- $975 plus shipping and about 4 weeks for delivery __________________ 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited--- too many mods to list, about to be sitting on 1 ton axles. 2000 Ford F-350 Dually Lariat LE Crew Cab Short Box 7.3 auto 168,000 miles

04-02-2005, 12:10 PM	#5
slvrbullit Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: on the water Posts: 1,280	Re: Finally did it. That is what They recommended and that is what they balance their assembly to. __________________ 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited--- too many mods to list, about to be sitting on 1 ton axles. 2000 Ford F-350 Dually Lariat LE Crew Cab Short Box 7.3 auto 168,000 miles

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96GTS Mine's bigger... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Re: Finally did it. Congrats What slugs? flat topped, dished, etc? __________________ 323rwhp \| 320rwtq - 4VNA 12.13 @ 113.36 \| 1.63 60'

04-02-2005, 01:14 PM	#8
slvrbullit Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: on the water Posts: 1,280	Re: Finally did it. Pistons are 9.5:1 compression. __________________ 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited--- too many mods to list, about to be sitting on 1 ton axles. 2000 Ford F-350 Dually Lariat LE Crew Cab Short Box 7.3 auto 168,000 miles

04-02-2005, 01:21 PM	#9
96GTS Mine's bigger... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Re: Finally did it. planning on a turbo still? __________________ 323rwhp \| 320rwtq - 4VNA 12.13 @ 113.36 \| 1.63 60'

04-02-2005, 01:42 PM	#10
slvrbullit Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: on the water Posts: 1,280	Re: Finally did it. That is still up in the air, right now the car has a brand new Big Shot plate system on it so I will run that for a while. __________________ 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited--- too many mods to list, about to be sitting on 1 ton axles. 2000 Ford F-350 Dually Lariat LE Crew Cab Short Box 7.3 auto 168,000 miles