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mustangatic
03-17-2010, 05:41 AM
Im wanting to buy a shortblock. Looking to spend about 1800 bucks. Im wanting to build a 400 + hp 347. Just curious on your guy's opinion on this? Don't be shy! lol http://www.treperformance.com/Block/Ford347.html

I do believe it comes w/ crank and pistons?
Dirtyd0g
03-17-2010, 03:30 PM
I prefer to choose my parts and a good machine shop and have my motor built rather than buy a prebuilt unit. I however do everything I possibly can myself. The rest of the work I send to Steve Barker. If you need someone very talented to build one of these engine for you I would suggest Andy Law. If nothing talk to him before you make any decisions. He will know the answers to all your questions pertaining to anything windsor related.
Alan
mustangatic
03-17-2010, 03:42 PM
where is Andy located and how do I get ahold of him? So maybe I should buy a block and start from scratch... I think your right!! lol... Im hoping to order somthing here w/ in this month..so im trying to make up my mind...
facemelter71
03-17-2010, 03:53 PM
Outlaw Motorsports.
513-732-3244
Could also try Performance Engineering over in Ross.
513-738-5001
mustangatic
03-18-2010, 05:33 AM
any other opinions on that website? And does anyone know where else would be a good place to look for deals like that? Im still kind of wanting a block that ready w/ pistons and crank...
facemelter71
03-18-2010, 09:59 AM
DSS or CHP.Both very reputible places.And you can call both places and talk to some one on the phone about what type of engine your wanting.

I called both places and quoted all kinds of prices through them.
nsaniti
03-18-2010, 03:10 PM
DSS or CHP.Both very reputible places.And you can call both places and talk to some one on the phone about what type of engine your wanting.

I called both places and quoted all kinds of prices through them.

and 5 years later your motor actually went into a car :lol:
facemelter71
03-19-2010, 10:22 AM
Your damn right.And it runs good.I was in between jobs,the engine was at my dads,I didnt know if I wanted a turbo or spray then my car broke down and I figured it would be a good time for it to go in.
Even though 5 years later,DSS still had my engine and info in the computer when I had some questions for them.
big cheif
03-19-2010, 11:09 PM
are you stuck on a 347? I havea 69 c90e 351 that is the strongest 351w factory blocks. stroke it out to a 406. No replacement for displacement.
Gearhead
03-20-2010, 02:11 PM
I have a 347 shortblock from Detroit Competition Engineering. Paul Anthony is the owner, real easy guy to work with, although I think they might be getting alot busier these days. Their website isn't all that great, but they're not computer guys....

http://www.detroitcompetitionengineering.net/
nsaniti
03-20-2010, 04:32 PM
Your damn right.And it runs good.I was in between jobs,the engine was at my dads,I didnt know if I wanted a turbo or spray then my car broke down and I figured it would be a good time for it to go in.
Even though 5 years later,DSS still had my engine and info in the computer when I had some questions for them.

LOL im just givin ya shit because i remember constantly asking about it and getting the same answer. :lol:
ClevelandMstang
03-27-2010, 08:27 AM
I am not a fan of mail order engines....

Balanced??? how??? with whos balancer and flywheel???// to me balanced is using MY flywheel and balancer... all can be different, use a LOCAL machine shop, spend the extra couple bucks and it will save you more later, If you plan on having a 5 speed and more then 400 HP a stock block is a time bomb... some last some crack.....right down the middle...

Choose wisely, engines are not a place to save a buck.