1984 Ford Mustang The Instigator Built 342 Stroker
Engine 342 CID Stroker (5.6L)
<strong data-end="340" data-start="326">Bottom End</b>
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342 cubic inch displacement (stroked 302 platform)
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4340 forged steel stroker crank
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4140 forged steel H-beam rods
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11.5:1 static compression forged pistons
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Full floating wrist pins
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APR studs throughout
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Forged steel main girdle
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Clevite performance bearings
<strong data-end="626" data-start="612">Valvetrain</b>
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Crower custom-ground camshaft
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Crower racing hydraulic roller lifters
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Custom racing pushrods
<strong data-end="749" data-start="726">Top End / Induction</b>
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Edelbrock Victor Jr. heads (modified)
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Offenhauser 360 medium riser intake
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Dual Edelbrock 650 CFM 4-barrel carburetors
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Cyclone equal-length ceramic coated headers
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Vertex HEI ignition
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Edelbrock valve covers
With 11.5:1 compression and dual quads, this combination is clearly tuned for high-octane fuel and aggressive cam timing. Depending on cam specs and tuning, a build like this typically produces <strong data-end="1209" data-start="1166">450500+ horsepower naturally aspirated</b> in a lightweight Fox Body.
Drivetrain
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Ford 8.8" rear end
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3.73 gears
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31-spline Moser axles
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CHE axle tube retainers
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T/A differential cover
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Granatelli upper & lower control arms
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Competition +3 stage racing shocks
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Contoured subframe connectors
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Ford aluminum racing driveshaft</p