Topic: 347 stroker?

[70MustangCoupe]

so I'm thinking about stroking my 289 and was wondering if anyone has run into problems or basically just looking for thinks to watch for
No I havent't because I like to keep my 43 year old engine original, but you can contact these guys to find out how to stroke that perfectly good 289 as it is. 
http://www.fordstrokers.com/index.php

[66GTKFB]

Just for reference - your 289 is is what car?
Jim

[70MustangCoupe]

it's in my 70 coupe. Obv not original but its what came with it. I asked around and a few machine shops told me I shouldn't have to worry about clearance as far as rod clearance and such, just wanted some opinions

[Soaring]

it's in my 70 coupe. Obv not original but its what came with it. I asked around and a few machine shops told me I shouldn't have to worry about clearance as far as rod clearance and such, just wanted some opinions

Yeah, basically the difference between the original 289 and a stroker is the length of the rods.  It will give you more torque.  But, if it was me, I would get a 302 and stroke it instead of the 289 for the historic value of the 289.  Store the 289 and stroke the 302. 

[rmodel65]

the guy who runs fordstrokers has a good reputation, you will have to clearance your cylinder walls to clear the rod bolts. some 331 strokers you can get away with not doing it

[70MustangCoupe]

see thats the thing though, I've talked to the guys at napa and a private machine shop and they both told me I will have enough clearance for everything. I'm also not going to  spend money buying a 302 block when the 289 block is virtually the same.

[66GTKFB]

I've thrown away several 'good' 302 blocks because they are a lot around. On the other hand, a 289 block is relatively rare as the 6 bolt version was only used from 1965 to 1968. If that 289 block has a casting part number of C5AE-6015-E and a date code with the year of either 1965 or 1966, it may be more valuable than you realize.
Jim

[70MustangCoupe]

If I could find someone to buy it would it be enough to buy a 302 block? It's bored out .040 .

BTW looked up casting number its C5AE-6015-C and I'm pretty sure it's a 66