Building The Most BUDGET 351w Stroker EVER! THE 387 Stroker 💪

[@bluecollarfox913]

I agree 100% about the cast crank. I’ve had guys turn their noses up at the cast crank I had in my 347. The motor was NA and wasn’t making over 500hp. I didn’t plan to boost it, so why pay for a forged crank? Just because you don’t build a motor to handle 1000hp doesn’t mean it’s garbage. Love this build. Didn’t even know it was a thing.

[@Neomustangs]

Yep, its why i made that point in the video. THese rods will bend or pistons will melt before that cast crank falls apart. Maybe? Maybe not but im guessing its close

[@bluecollarfox913]

@@Neomustangs I think high rpm would kill the crank before you overpower it for sure. But with a 387 and a B cam you won’t spin it too too high

[@STXDrIvEr98544]

Man I'm loving this content nothings more satisfying than watching a fresh motor go together, can't wait for the announcement of what it's going in and to hear it fire up!

[@whatthefox302]

I cant get enough of this Small Block Ford content!! Keep grinding and shining homie!

[@Neomustangs]

Thx man

[@GorillaCookies]

Did the same build basically for my 71 f100 shortbed 4x4. The 387 stroker is a Perfect engine for a 1/2 ton 4x4 . Plenty of torque and hp . But not so radical that drive ability suffers. Im running afr 185s , a comp 268 h cam . A Airgap intake , Sniper 2 efi and summit racing ceramic coated headers and msd ignition and distributor. Its a ton of fun to drive because the throttle response is so crisp and it just keeps pulling hard from just off idle to 5500. Im leaving some hp on the table with my cam choice and the Sniper 2 efi . But i wanted good reliable driveability . Fun truck

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I ALWAYS LOVE BUDGET BUILDS ON ANYTHING AUTO RELATED. GREAT VIDEO AND THANKS FOR SHARING!!!! I LEARNED SO MUCH.

[@paulhudgins5120]

Man love this content, nothing like like budget build of a small block pushrod Ford motor, this thing will be awesome. Kick the the crap out of those bowties for sure.

[@89notch]

OG hot rodding in full effect.

[@alltherpm]

I just did this to my 347, and did my own cam bearing

[@W1ck3d86]

Awesome to see this coming together, can't wait to hear it running!

[@johnbarker5009]

Great project for an ambitious home engine builder on a budget.

[@sixoid4104]

I learned that when you’re doing main caps, it’s good to oil up the threads in the block a little bit to help with install even tho you would use ARP lubricant

[@HalfCutGarage]

hell ya Buddy ! My T X is sitting under my desk!

[@rickeydriskill1096]

Nice build. I did a sbf 427. Other than notching the block. I had to clearance the oil pump and the oil pan to clear. I had to gently rotate the crank after I put the cam in so I could put the chain on. Before i got it in time the crank would hit the cam. Had to go slow and easy. This build answered one of questions about using 302 pistons in a 351. I have heard of Cleveland pistons used in a 400.

[@mji387]

Enjoying this build👍🏻

[@melbgrk6725]

Great work fellas. I hope one day you will put this beauty on a dyno to see what it makes. I'm hoping it will be a torque monster ...💪💪💪

[@Neomustangs]

It’ll be soon

[@awee5816]

Very interesting build 👍

[@FORDMAT77]

Love it when a plan comes together, looking forward to see what kinda numbers this stroker makes

[@Neomustangs]

Me too!

[@THRASHER1990]

Nice to see consistent progress on this! It’s definitely giving me some ideas for my fox

[@jonathanduke8295]

Totally worth it

[@autofox5.067]

Heck yea! I believe I will start saving for a similar build very soon. I cant wait to hear this one run. And if I know you Id bet we will get to see how it runs down the strip as well!

[@jonathanneill1232]

I absolutely love this build... the regular street rod guy could build... good job

[@Neomustangs]

Yep

[@onPoint00]

My grandpa gave me a 351w last year after he got it machined on and gave me everything with it, i’m gonna buy a fox body soon and put it in there. I’m also gonna put a different cam in it before i do though

[@Bobby4v]

Great stuff man!! 💪 cant wait to hear it run! those fitted aluminum ring compressors are a life saver.

[@lollis_garage3683]

I have a 351 laying around and this kinda build is very tempting! 🤔

[@92BiminiCoupe]

LUV it guys, way to GO!!

[@justintx75]

Neo, great video. I will be doing the same build within the next year. Man you cover some great content that benefits the hobby. This 387 will be a back up motor to my 410w..........keep rocking the videos brother

[@Neomustangs]

Ty !

[@sallydafoxfitness]

great build - keep sharing and passing on your knowledge ✊🏻

[@hondatech5000]

Love this build thanks for sharing what the parts are and the tips for assembly. What oil do you plan to use? What bearing clearance do you target? What is the application for this engine? Do you build engine’s different for different applications? (Clearance/ring gap) excellent work I’ve been watching your track and build videos for some time.

[@MustangGuy6501]

Great video man!

[@Neomustangs]

Thx just wrenching!

[@MrLocomechanic]

Freaking sweet bro im getting excited to see this through!!! Keep up the amazing work guys! 🤘

[@Neomustangs]

ty

[@MrLocomechanic]

@@Neomustangs Youre welcome bro. Youre living my dream. Your channel rocks! 🤘

[@lamarrichardson1782]

Good video man 👍

[@Neomustangs]

Thanks!

[@dbonwheels]

You're content is the best you and what you do is very relatable to what my friends and I do and have done for years. Most everyone has gone coyote but that little motor there with a single 76 or 80mm turbo would be fast with a set of victor jr heads and tfs R victor5.8 intake thats whats on my 383 windsor with stage3 Vjr. heads im switching to a PA C4 with brake instead of gear jamming

[@davidbaart8583]

Making me want to do this with my 92 flareside💪🏻

[@jeffprice2008]

thank you I have 48 F-1 my 351 is going in & I like this ( it in my budget , can you guide me in cheap heads for the 1972 block )

[@jrlaymance]

Getting ready to do this to the Windsor in my Bronco, .030 forged speed pro pistons with coated skirts, the same crank you used is $400 bidenomic bucks now, using 185cc AFR heads, F cam since it's free.98 and induction is a Edelbrock pro flo 4 sequential efi. Should be a torquey 393 around 450-460 hp

[@v8felon]

This is awesome can't wait to see what types of power this makes and how long it will last

[@jimmyjamesgarage3290]

This is so cool. I hope you end up doing a N/A dyno video with this engine. I find this build very intriguing & wondering what kind of numbers it will do. I imagine it'll have super good torque with that loooonnnggg stroke!. 2👍 brotha

[@cesarnavarro8227]

im waiting to see for this little mouse, is close, good job

[@rollinwitbigc]

Been waiting so long to see this. Love the build. Can’t wait to see the finished product. Thought about doing it myself for a long while but I just picked up a 1997 cobra 4.6 4v with a vortec that needs attention. Going to set me back more than a few dollars so the Windsor will have to wait. Wondering if you guys were going to dyno it?

[@six50motors]

Good Job fellas 👏 👍🏼 👌 shell be up and running in no time

[@ogsuperflygarage]

Great video Brother!! I always learn a lot from your content! Keep it coming...

[@Neomustangs]

Ty!

[@bama_5.051]

Great video neo.. I've learned a lot..

[@Neomustangs]

Ty

[@brokentoolgarage]

Good stuff!

[@randylanhart1387]

Cool build . I've had too build a few if my hotrods straight outta my local junk yards. And when it stomped the shit outta a high dolla custom build. I just took their money and smiled . And then I lied thru my teeth about where I got my parts or what guy assembled it after the machine shop got done. And could they look at it. I said sure but that never told them anything. BECAUSE IT LOOKED LIKE SHIT! ITS AMAZING JUST HOW YOU CAN DISGUISE YOUR SECRETS WITH A SPRAY BOTTLE OF LIGHT MACHINE OIL IN A CHEAP SPRAYER ! AND YOUR MOMS VACUUM CLEANER BAG EMPTIES!!! LOL JUST SPRAY LIGHT OIL AND GRAB THE BAG CONTENTS AND YOUR CAR SLIGHTLY DOWN WIND ,THE HOOD OPEN AND THE BEST BREEZE POPS Up Tip THE BAG AND SHAKE THAT WILL STICK TOO YER OILED ENGINE LIKE GLUE. LOL WHEN YOUR DONE HEAD TOO THE Quarter WASH BAY AND RINSE AND REPEAT.I WON ALOT OF CASH!!! AND STILL TOO THIS DAY THE QUESTIONS ARE ABOUT REMEMBER THAT CAR YOU HAD. WHAT WAS IN THAT Nightmare...;I JUST GIGGLE AND SLAP ME KNEE. I CANT REMEMBER WHAT SORRY....

[@glennramsey917]

King bearing is cheap but its a good good bearing .. i have a set in a 1976 460 that i have in my 77 f100 swb … the motor has a stock bottom end cam intake and headders on a 175 shot of nitrous .. its backed by a Zf5 5 soeed transmission … i have abused the motor ive missed gears on nitrous ive seen m tach come from above 7000 rpms when i mised a gear .. ive done burn outs ive gave the ole truck a hard time ..(a really hard time !!!) and the bottom end is just as healthy as the day i first got done with it and fired it up … so dont think since they are cheap they are cheap made ive had my 460 together for almost 4 years so far !!!

[@juliegodfreyhorses3203]

Why used 302 pistons Over the 351? Asking as a newbie.

[@trtony-xe4cl]

I'm building a 351 w now,302 / 30 over pistons,factory 351 rods, 3.850 crank,Edelbrock E street heads ,2.02 valves headers,edelbrock rpm manifold,650 holley,it's going into a 76 bronco ,35 inch tires,auto overdrive trans,im looking for good low end grunt plus some speed,I'm thinking about a 214/218,,510/515,CAM but not sure about the LSA what's your opinion ,thanx,can't get enough of SBF info

[@sethhoff]

Love it!

[@yarbrouc1]

Dig the build videos. Info is great but hands on is way mo betta

[@Neomustangs]

Hell ya

[@hope2someday691]

Haven’t been to a pick a part in years. What’s a roller 351 core going for? (That is if you can share) Great series!!

[@Neomustangs]

250-500 pending

[@CourtneyEdmonds]

Love it

[@user-rq1dm9kz2q]

What cam are you using and specs plz

[@jonathanhamlein3483]

What was the size of the combustion chamber size and what was the compression with this set up

[@Heathh49008]

Curious to see this on a dyno. Might be an interesting build for a truck considering the stroke should lower the torque curve a bit.

[@hondatech5000]

Long runner intake and conservative intake valve duration would make a great stump puller.

[@ivanracing27]

Regards, why don't you put main support?

[@Neomustangs]

Doesnt need one

[@strassafrass1]

Hey man! Just curious what do you use to heat your workspace in winter? My new house will have a similar size garage and all it has is a wood burning stove. Tia

[@droppedf100]

Pretty cool build. I have stock length 351w Eagle h beams and a 351w roller block. If I buy a similar crank and +.030 floating pin 302 pistons will that work or would I be much better with a 408 and all new parts? I need a crank anyway so wasn’t sure if buying new pistons would be worth while

[@Neomustangs]

If you buy pistons and rods buy a whole assembly and just go 408

[@doughavenga465]

I may have missed it but i was wondering what flywheel you used, Was it a 28 oz or a 50 oz ? And did you have rotating assembly balanced

[@Neomustangs]

It’s in the playlist. But we used 28oz

[@SophiaAphrodite]

So when this is done will you be releasing a tech sheet/ aka parts lists, costs and things we can and cannot do as a backyard builder?

[@Neomustangs]

Sure although most of that is already done and talked about in other videos...

[@outfitsgarage88]

Guys you have given me some ideas for a budget dirt track motor. Thanks

[@stevenmyers2252]

Why did you use fox body pistons ? Just because they are forged ? Could this be done with factory Windsor pistons ?

[@Neomustangs]

No

[@Airsally]

Did you use 351 flywheel and dampner? 28oz or 50oz unbalance?

[@Neomustangs]

It’s in the balance video

[@blakefuller3400]

If you need more stock rods pistons and cranks I have a couple sets laying around lmk

[@Neomustangs]

Thx

[@angry408w7]

would a set of eagle rods have the same clearance issues?

[@Neomustangs]

I dont think so, i think the rod bolts would clear with no issues.

[@michael5.0Ranger]

Cool build bro what you used to clean the pistons 🤙🏽

[@Neomustangs]

Sonic tank

[@ProjectReefBlue]

Did you set crankshaft thrust? Or just skipped in the video filming? Curious what you ended up with for clearance. Thanks.

[@Neomustangs]

We had checked that prior with the bearing clearance.

[@DiCimatti]

Hey mate, love the content. Quick question - if you swap the 302 for a 351 and then stroke the 351 to whatever (e.g., 408, 427) can you run the stroker with the stock EFI and stock computer? Thanks in advance for your Reply!

[@Neomustangs]

Sure but i would get it tuned. And 427 only comes in aftermarket blocks.

[@brucedye576]

What did you get the block out of bud great video

[@Neomustangs]

97 ford f250

[@kimcokevin]

I’d be interested to see what it would do on a dyno.

[@Neomustangs]

We’ll see

[@evanbuttle4423]

Why didn't you reuse the 351w pistons. Why fox body pistons?

[@Neomustangs]

351 are cast not forged like 302. And 351 pistons are too big to use with stroke crank …

[@pbrown5191]

What kind off hp numbers are you thinking it will make naturally aspirated. Reason for asking I have a 87 f-150 xlt lariat single cab with 8 ft. Bed has a c6 automatic ,2rwd, 351w I'm wanting to customize and build

[@Neomustangs]

400-425 NA wheels

[@markstruck7517]

Does it have to be a roller block?

[@Neomustangs]

No

[@markstruck7517]

Good deal, thanks

[@Go4BrokeOffroad]

Awesome

[@Neomustangs]

Ty

[@robbyshinault1069]

Do you remember what the bobweight was ?, just curious

[@Neomustangs]

It’s in my other balance video

[@boostedego6043]

Not trying to cut but why the rods blued ? That from installing the pistons on the rods?

[@Neomustangs]

Yes

[@boostedego6043]

@@Neomustangs holy hell of a speedy reply. I figured that . Just trying to help newbies. Love the content man. Been watching you for years . Since you started posting the black stock bottom end fox. Much love 💕💕💕 appreciate you helping the community!

[@Neomustangs]

@@boostedego6043 appreciate it

[@angry408w7]

what compression are you looking at?

[@Neomustangs]

11.5

[@angry408w7]

@@Neomustangs with a b31 cam. torque monster.

[@johngraves6054]

So if I buy a 3.85 stroker crank balanced at 28oz and have a flywheel for a fox body which is 28oz balance will it work or do I have to have it balanced again for some reason

[@Neomustangs]

The 387 is based on a stock bore. Which uses stock pistons. You will still need to balance it. And would most likely have to balance it like we did in our other videos.

[@craigchiddo2794]

Was that block decked

[@Neomustangs]

That was answered in the video

[@MyBCAM]

Can you clarify exactly what was clearanced to make these exact parts fit?

[@Neomustangs]

I have a whole playlist about this engine. All the details..

[@MyBCAM]

Did you have to clearance the block skirts for the rod bolts? You mentioned you needed to in the other video?

[@Neomustangs]

No

[@baconcreek609]

Will explorer pistons work?

[@cduke1780]

Yes

[@N1TOOM]

Do you put any lube on the main cap bolts when installing or go dry?

[@Neomustangs]

Just dry. They are production bolts.

[@sbf_fox2434]

Wonder how the piston to valve clearance will be with the small notches in the TRW factory pistons and I assume 2.02 intake valves.

[@Neomustangs]

No we are doing a smaller head. Fly cut will be discussed in another video

[@sbf_fox2434]

@@Neomustangs Cool. I am looking forward to seeing how you do it.

[@79beans347]

Which car are u dropping it in ? You may have said already but ive either forgot or missed that part 🤪

[@Neomustangs]

We haven’t said that yet.

[@79beans347]

@@Neomustangs I didnt think so but I wasnt for sure cause Ive been following this build because im fixing to build the same engine thats in my old 94 work van but Ive been really curious what your putting it in. So I wouldnt care if you went ahead and told me now😁, I wont tell anyone else 🤐🤚💯

[@Neomustangs]

@@79beans347 lol…

[@79beans347]

@@Neomustangs 🤪😜🤣😇

[@MrShade-tree]

Junk yard fox👌

[@michaelmcdonald587]

I wish u were located near me I have a car that needs help

[@blip5823]

how much was the machine shop bill?

[@Neomustangs]

Irrelevant any rebuild would have machine shop costs. This one didn’t need bored

[@blip5823]

@@Neomustangs it was an honest question. I'm just curious

[@adventureswithsuperdave1290]

Ya buddy

[@Spad68]

That budget motor could take 800hp easy . Good job for the poor and cheap folks. Lol

[@alltherpm]

Since when is king bearings budget sir

[@Neomustangs]

Cause they were like 20 bucks ?

[@alltherpm]

@@Neomustangs i paid 60 for cam bearings ive never seen a pack of bearings for 20 even at autozone, prove me wrong please

[@Neomustangs]

@@alltherpm I was just saying man. They aren’t the super expensive coated or whatever …

[@alltherpm]

@@Neomustangs oh ive done very budget b4 went to autozone and used there bearings, thats budget, and they lasted on a bad crank for yrs

[@derticktilghman5545]

🤭 Hastings rings. 😖

[@Neomustangs]

Budget …

[@adventureswithsuperdave1290]

Ya buddy