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How to Build a Stealth 347

This Small-Block Looks Stock, But It Packs 200 More Horsepower
Photography by Dr. Jamie Meyer
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Is it a nicely dressed 289... 
   
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Is it a nicely dressed 289 or a killer 347? Only we know, and we'regoing to tell you in this step-by-step look at how to build a stroked302 for an edge at the car show and the stoplight.
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1. Our '68 vintage block... 
   
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1. Our '68 vintage block received the full brace of machine work(line hone, surfaces decked, clearancing, bored .030-inch over, and soon) before it was ready for final assembly. Full balancing andblueprinting as well as ARP fasteners are included in the deal.
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2. From Probe Industries, the long-stroke crank is a 4340forged-steel piece featuring stock journal sizes. The Probe rods arealso of 4340 steel and are 5.315 inches long.
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3. Forged Probe pistons are of 2618 aluminum alloy and featurevalve reliefs for both standard or TFS Twisted Wedge heads. The pistonis a flat-top design that specs at 10:1 compression. The rings are aChilds and Albert file-fit package.
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4. Paul has found the TFS... 
   
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4. Paul has found the TFS girdle to be the strongest on themarket and uses it exclusively.

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