stroker kits for 5.0

[antwonvp10]

i have a 97 Mercury Mountaineer, and i been tryin to find a stroker kit for my 5.0, how much do they cost, how much to have installed, and where can i find them.

 

[Turdle]

What are your goals and why do you want a " stroker kit" ?

A stroker "kit" is an involved process, not really a "kit" at all. Machining of the block is required, and, this is a "rebuild" process which requires additional support items, depending on the level of power you wish to achieve.


So, to ask how much, is like asking " how much for tires?"

without stipulating size, or brand

 

[antwonvp10]

well the reason why i want to have a stroker is cause im 17, i like torque, and i like speed. i love my mountaineer and wouldnt trade it in for some little crap 4 cylinder. i go to a school for automotive technology but im not that far on engine modifying yet. and i just need pricing. i wanna put my friends in place with there little sports car showing a suv can run with them.

 

[seth247]

depending on CU and Horsepower goals...

750$-anywhere.

the bottom dollar ones only include the crank, rods, and pistons.

Don't forget the machining, rings, bearings, every gasket in the engine, oil pump, you'll want a new camshaft, timing set, lifters, pushrods, head work,.

soooo bottom line probly 2000$

 

[CDW6212R]

You can get a stock engine rebuild for $1500 or so on the low side. You can buy a stroker shortblock complete for about $2000. Beyond a stock rebuild power level, the camshaft should be upgraded and the valvetrain changed to match.

The key is that you cannot stick a $750 set of stroker parts in the stock engine. Other things must be done also. the stock cheap rebuild can get away with little or no extra items, thus the $1500 cheap estimate. Having a stroker put together by an engine machinist and builder is worth a few hundred dollars. That's not a small task for a DIY guy to jump into.

So, figure $1500 minimum for a stock rebuilt engine. The stroker should be a good $2000 for the 347 shortblock, then easily another $1000 for a custom cam, valvetrain, and PCM programming. There will be a few other little things, but wisely you should expect a stroker to run you $3000 at the least. Done wrong it might make 40hp more than the stock 200rwhp. Done right with the proper cam and valvetrain, it could likely get 100hp more than stock.