I like the Edelbrock RPM air gap or just the plain RPM,they make great low-high rpm power and only give up alittle on the top end.That would be my 1st choice for a S/S car.

SCOOP

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65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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That stroker (either one you've got in mind) will make enough torque to pull stumps out of the ground, enough to where you may be willing to sacrifice a bit down low. If you stick with the 8.2" deck (347) a Vic Jr. and a short air cleaner would clear your stock hood (right, Alex?). A tall single plane along with those kinda-short gears would pull hard higher up into the RPM range than the dual plane. The taller deck (393) puts you behind the 8 ball in terms of hood clearance unless you want to run a cowl hood. A torker (short single plane) is an option for either motor. I'd say you've got enough cam to run a single plane.

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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator

I'll vote 393!

Go for the cubes. The 351W block is WAY stronger than the factory 289-302 unit, plus the 1/2" head bolts make life MUCH easier if you ever decide to slap a nitrous kit on the ole' beast. Nitrous will be pretty much out of the question with a stock block 347 stroker.

Ford already stroked the small block the RIGHT way by using a stronger block, longer rods, bigger head bolts, etc. Follow their lead, and add to it a bit to give yourself an unbeatable combination. Add a set of Hooker #6208 1 3/4" swap headers to make it all work.

Stroked 351W's can make unholy amounts of power and torque. Top it with a Victor Jr. and a big carb and be happy. Remember, these intakes were designed with the STOCK displacement in mind. Go bigger when selecting carbs/intakes/exhaust for a stroker. I'd recommend a HP950 Holley. (smoothed out 750 sized throttle bores for velocity and a good signal, combined with an 850 baseplate) It's a NICE unit. A company by the name of BIGS also puts out some excellent carbs, and at a good price!

http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2001/09/bigs/index.shtml

GO FOR THE CUBES!!!

Good Luck!

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Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
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http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?220

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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator

351W strokers with BIG heads make insane amounts of power and torque. If it is even remotely in the budget, it's gotta' happen. Those 347's have a way of wearing out fast and using oil. It may even be financially prudent to INVEST in the longer lasting, lower revving, 393ci 351W stroker. Durability is a MAJOR plus with the stronger engine.

Chips67, are you REALLY having trouble hooking up with slicks? Are you sure it isn't a bogging problem? I can't get my car to NOT bog with slicks at the dragstrip (no bottle).

Good Luck!

You've got a great woman there! I mean a 7mm all on her own, she's a keeper!

Anyway back to the engine, the 347 kit is probably a 5.0 deal w/50oz imbalance. Be sure to ask. The 351w will need a bunch of parts you probably don't have like different headers, oil pan, intake, etc. Personally I'd do the 351w deal and don't look back! (actually I already did that)

Now looking to stroke it to a 408w, but even that move means all new parts! Figure out what you want before you do it. The stroker needs bigger everything, except for the block.

As far as installing stock or AFR 165 heads on a 351ci engine, they should be okay, but it's going to be a 'midrange' engine. It will run out of breath around 5500 rpm. A 351W needs larger heads, ESPECIALLY when stroked. Steve 66 does pretty well with a 351W in his 66. He has a very similar Edelbrock head and a solid lifter cam with 236 degrees of intake duration @ 0.050" You guys might benefit from sharing a little info.

Good Luck!