Looking for 5.0 stocker buildup advice

Swandog · 05-27-2008, 08:53 PM

Thanks SSDiv6.

I also have a rookie type question about stocker pistons. I’ve read the rulebook, blueprint guide, and approved piston list for the 302 ford (1988). I assume you can use factory pistons (ie. Ford part numbered TRW pistons) provided they are OE for your application. However, I don’t find the part number listed anywhere in the blueprint guide. Also, since Ford no longer has the part and it has been changed up to a different part number… can you run the retrofit part or not?

Any input appreciated…just trying to piece together a stocker on a beginners budget

I assume that running a piston that meets the blueprint criteria but is not on the approved list is going to be a major problem - correct?

05-27-2008, 08:53 PM	#3
Swandog Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Canadian Prairies Posts: 21 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Looking for 5.0 stocker buildup advice Thanks SSDiv6. I also have a rookie type question about stocker pistons. I’ve read the rulebook, blueprint guide, and approved piston list for the 302 ford (1988). I assume you can use factory pistons (ie. Ford part numbered TRW pistons) provided they are OE for your application. However, I don’t find the part number listed anywhere in the blueprint guide. Also, since Ford no longer has the part and it has been changed up to a different part number… can you run the retrofit part or not? Any input appreciated…just trying to piece together a stocker on a beginners budget I assume that running a piston that meets the blueprint criteria but is not on the approved list is going to be a major problem - correct?