292 to 318 stroker kit - Anyone done it?
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From: Heber, UT
292 to 318 stroker kit - Anyone done it?
I have a 1962 F100 unibody with the 292 and 4 speed manual in it that is going to need a rebuild. Been sitting for 30+ years and has low compression. In looking into options to either rebuild the 292 vs swapping in a 302 or 351, I ran across the Mummert 318 stroker kit. It seems I could possibly rebuild the 292 with a stroker kit, 4 barrel carb, and update the generator to an alternator for around the same price I could build a 302 for and not have to worry about fabing motor mounts and transmission crossmembers. Does anyone have experience with stroking the 292? My plan for the truck is a cruise around town vehicle and not a show truck or a hot rod although I would love for it to have some scoot when you get into it.
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I think a cam upgrade and a rebuild would get you what you’re looking for without stroking the engine. The cam change will wake up the engine that you will notice. I have a 239 with a 312 crank that now measures 283” and an Isky E 4 cam.
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From: Rincon GA
I have a 1962 F100 unibody with the 292 and 4 speed manual in it that is going to need a rebuild. Been sitting for 30+ years and has low compression. In looking into options to either rebuild the 292 vs swapping in a 302 or 351, I ran across the Mummert 318 stroker kit. It seems I could possibly rebuild the 292 with a stroker kit, 4 barrel carb, and update the generator to an alternator for around the same price I could build a 302 for and not have to worry about fabing motor mounts and transmission crossmembers. Does anyone have experience with stroking the 292? My plan for the truck is a cruise around town vehicle and not a show truck or a hot rod although I would love for it to have some scoot when you get into it.
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