Panhandle Performance
Panhandle Performance Street stroker engines are available in a variety of displacements. Inside the engine you'll find hardware such as a Scat crank and 4340-steel forged H-beam rods. Complete the reciprocating assembly with your choice of Ross, Diamond, or Probe pistons. The Canfield Stage II heads top off the package. Many upgrades are available from Panhandle Performance, including the FRPP or Dart cylinder blocks.
| Engine Name: | 331 Super Street Carbureted |
| Displacement: | 331 ci |
| Block: | Ford 5.0 roller |
| Cylinder Heads: | Canfield Stage 1 |
| Crank: | Scat cast steel |
| Piston/Rod: | Ross pistons/Scat 4340 rods |
| Induction: | Extra |
| Warranty: | Per-case basis |
| Price: | $5,995 |
| Engine Name: | 408 Super Street Carbureted package |
| Displacement: | 408 ci |
| Block: | Ford 351W, Ford Sportsman or Dart extra |
| Cylinder Heads: | Canfield Stage II |
| Crank: | Scat cast steel |
| Piston/Rod: | Probe, Diamond, or Ross pistons/Scat 4340 H-beam rods |
| Induction type: | Edelbrock Victor Jr. or Weiand Stealth/Holley HP Carb |
| Warranty: | Per-case basis |
| Price: | $8,495 |
This 347 Extreme from Smeding...
This 347 Extreme from Smeding is loaded with extras. Smeding forged pistons and I-beam connecting rods make for a stout reciprocating assembly. Hardware up top is all Edelbrock, including an Air Gap aluminum intake manifold.
Smeding Performance
Smeding Performance in Rancho Cordova, California, is now a major player in the crate engine and stroker marketplace. A wide selection in displacement and options combined with expert assembly and good prices make Smeding one of the companies to beat.
| Engine Name: | 347 Extreme |
| Displacement: | 347 ci |
| Block: | Ford 5.0 roller |
| Cylinder Heads: | Edelbrock Performer RPM |
| Crank: | Nodular iron |
| Piston/Rod: | Forged aluminum pistons/4130 Forged I-beam rods |
| Induction: | Edelbrock Performer RPM Air Gap |
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| Price: | $5,495 |
Smeding Performance has an...
Smeding Performance has an in-house engine dyno for testing output and making specific component evaluations. This 427 Cobra Special is up and running on electronic fuel injection. The engine was tuned to perfection by Ben Smeding himself.
| Engine Name: | 427 Cobra Special |
| Displacement: | 427 ci |
| Block: | Ford Sportsman/Dart optional |
| Head: | Edelbrock Victor Jr. |
| Crank: | 4340 Steel |
| Piston/Rod: | Forged pistons/4340 steel rods |
| Induction: | Edelbrock Victor Jr. |
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| Price: | $7,495 |
Steve SchmiDt Competition Racing Engines
Steve Schmidt Racing is dedicated to the serious racer as well as the weekend warriors. The company's high-performance engines and parts are designed to provide its racing customers with the best possible competition engine that fits their racing budget.
| Engine Name: | 418 Windsor Ford Cobra Performance |
| Displacement: | 418 ci |
| Block: | Ford 351W |
| Cylinder Heads: | Edelbrock Victor Jr. |
| Crank: | Eagle 4340 |
| Piston/Rod: | JE 10.5:1 forged pistons/4340 H-beam rods |
| Induction: | Edelbrock Victor Jr./ Holley 750-cfm carb |
| Warranty: | 24 months/24,000 miles |
| Price | $10,250 |
Trans Am Racing
Trans Am Racing offers both short-deck and 351 Windsor-based stroker engines. While the 347 Street Demon is a great engine, the all-aluminum King Cobra 427 also sounds like a winner. It has TA Racing's own cylinder heads, ported Super Victor intake, and Barry Grant carb. The company also offers a series of small-block Ford road-racing engines.
Here a Trans Am Racing 347...
Here a Trans Am Racing 347 Street Demon is wound up on the engine dynamometer at Carroll Shelby's shop. The cool blower-drive-style front dress is available from TA Racing.
| Engine Name: | 347 Street Demon |
| Displacement: | 347 ci |
| Block: | 5.0 roller |
| Cylinder Heads: | Trans Am Racing |
| Crank: | Forged steel |
| Piston/Rod: | Forged pistons/ forged steel H-beam rods |
| Induction: | Edelbrock Air Gap/650 Speed Demon |
| Warranty: | 1 year parts and labor |
| Price: | $6,895 |
This Trans Am Racing 427 King...
This Trans Am Racing 427 King Cobra is an in-house specialty that includes an aluminum block, special TA Racing aluminum cylinder heads, and a Barry Grant carburetor.
| Engine Name: | All-Aluminum King Cobra 427 |
| Displacement: | 427 ci |
| Block: | Fontana |
| Cylinder Heads: | TA/Racing aluminum |
| Crank: | 4340 steel |
| Piston/Rod: | Forged pistons/ forged steel H-beam rods |
| Induction: | Edelbrock Super Victor/Barry Grant 850Mighty Demon carb |
| Warranty: | 1 year parts and labor |
| Price: | Starts at $12,999 |
This view of the World Man...
This view of the World Man O' War cast-iron block shows the extra-robust construction incorporated into the design. It's available in four different deck heights: 8.2, 8.7, 9.2, and 9.5 inches.
World Products
World Products offers engines that are an alternative to factory crate motors. The company provides high-performance components that are reinforced in critical areas for excellent durability. If you decide to add a power adder, the engine is ready for it. World Products engines come completely balanced and dyno tested.
| Engine Name: | Daily Driver |
| Displacement: | 302 ci |
| Block: | World Man O' War 8.2 |
| Cylinder Heads: | Cast iron |
| Crank: | Forged steel |
| Piston/Rod: | Forged aluminum/ forged steel |
| Induction: | Aluminum dual plane |
| Warranty: | 2 years/24,000 miles |
| Price: | $6,995 |
| Engine Name: | Hard Core Small-BlockFord 427 |
| Displacement: | 427 ci |
| Block: | World Man O' War 9.5 cast-iron block |
| Head: | World Windsor Senior |
| Crank type: | Eagle 4340 forged steel crank |
| Piston/Rod: | Manley coated Pistons/Eagle 4340 H-beam rods |
| Induction type: | Edelbrock Victor Jr. |
| Warranty: | 2 years/24,000 miles |
| Price: | $9,295 |