Articles tagged #331 STROKER
Articles tagged
#331 STROKER

Boost vs. the Block: Why More PSI Is Not Always the Answer on a 5.0L Ford

Running a 331 Ford stroker to 761 hp on a factory 5.0L block revealed a critical lesson: boost is a multiplier, not a solution. Building normally aspirated power first delivers more output at lower, safer boost levels.

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The Pecking Order: How Much Are Cylinder Heads Worth on a 331 Ford Stroker?

On a 331 Ford stroker equipped with Speedmaster forged internals and a COMP cam, swapping from stock E7TE iron heads to Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum heads delivered an 85 hp gain. The results reinforce why the order of modifications matters.

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Dyno Test: Trick Flow Twisted Wedge Track Heat Heads on a 331 Windsor Stroker

A 331 Windsor stroker equipped with stock E7TE heads produced 353 hp. Swapping to Trick Flow's as-cast Twisted Wedge Track Heat 170 heads raised output to 439 hp and 437 lb-ft, with gains across the full rev range.

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