Internal Parts Details and Preference Questions/Availability

Prior to assembly ordering parts questions, preferences & availability (vendors here) stk blk stroker AL head street/strip.

Cam bearings - Durabond c/w #1/2 351C #1 Others ?
Oil Pump Drive...Make/pn ?
Main bearings...Clevite/King others ?
Pushrod size (OD/wall)/ make ?
Rings for NOS Make/type of each with detail ?
NOS Head gaskets ?
Windage tray preference (have Canton and Milodon)
Did FRPP make a roller cam for a std cam bearing

Thanks

Damn if this computer gets any slower I am going to have to buy and SLAP a bow-tie decal on it.

http://www.roushyatesparts.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/ford_racing_camshafts.pdf I think the A514 cam is.

Good info Thanks!

Cam bearings - Durabond c/w #1/2 351C #1 Others ?>>>> give randy a call @ RM.comp tell him you want a set of wide cam bearings.


Oil Pump Drive...Make/pn ? >>>> ARP 154-7903


Main bearings...Clevite/King others ? >>>>> I like Clevite


Pushrod size (OD/wall)/ make ?>>>>> .080 wall ( I have comp and trends in mine )


Rings for NOS Make/type of each with detail ?>>>> total seal AP FTW


NOS Head gaskets ? >>>>A good MLS is all you need


Windage tray preference (have Canton and Milodon) >>>>> mine is made in the pan ( screen type ) moroso pan

Most everything you mention has several avenues where good parts are available and from there it is merely personal preference.

Yes ... FRPP had a roller cam for standard bearings. Formerly they used it in their 514/521 crate engines and you could buy the cam with lifters separately.

Thanks Mike & Randy for chiming in appreciated, the devil is in the details I want to get it right.

Randy I am sending you a PM

Most of the time I use either a King or Federal Mogul main bearing but really whatever gives you the clearance that you want is fine. I use the stock replacement Melling oil pump drive shafts and I think that the ARP piece is a waste of money. For rings I've had good results from most sources including Mahle and Sealed Power. I really like the Cometic gaskets and as long as you finish the decks without much "tooth" they work great and you can use them over and over again with a shot of copper coat. I never use a Clevite cam bearing but the Dura bond are fine and with flat tappets I've also had good results from using the Engine Tech bearings.

Thanks Dave