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393 cubic inch Windsor stroker kits are based on the 4.000 bore 351 Windsor engine block and a 3.850 stroke crankshaft. They are a perfect replacement for the 351 if you want the increased power and torque you get from a larger engine. Aftermarket cylinder heads and larger camshafts are a good addition to complement the increased capacity. Custom combinations are also available for specialized applications.




Flat Top
Flat top pistons in a 393 Ford engine will generally provide compression ratios in the 12.0:1 (58cc head) range which makes them a good option for engines with aluminum heads and larger than stock camshafts. They also work well in heads with larger combustion chambers. Valve reliefs are configured to work with most types of standard and aluminum cylinder heads and will normally fit camshafts to slightly over .600 valve lift. Alternative compression ratios are available.

Villain - Cast Steel Crankshaft, 4340 Forged Steel I-Beam Rods, Probe SRS Series Forged Pistons. Designed for stock replacement and mild performance applications.

Vigilante - 4340 Forged Steel Crankshaft, 4340 Forged Steel H-Beam Rods, Probe SRS Series Forged Pistons. Designed for Street or Street and Strip performance applications.

Vindicator - 4340 Forged Steel Crankshaft, 4340 Forged Steel H-Beam Rods (w/ARP-2000), Probe PRS Series Forged Pistons. Designed for very serious Street or all out Strip applications.

Vanquisher - 4340 Billet Steel Crankshaft, Premium Connecting Rods (w/ARP-2000), Probe PRS Series Forged Pistons. Designed for very serious Street or all out Strip applications. All components are Made in the USA.
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Dish Top
Dish top pistons in a 393 Ford engine will generally provide compression ratios in the 9.5:1 (58cc head) range which makes them a good option for engines with aluminum heads and larger than stock camshafts. They also work well in heads with larger combustion chambers. Valve reliefs are configured to work with most types of standard and aluminum cylinder heads and will normally fit camshafts to slightly over .600 valve lift. Alternative compression ratios are available.

Villain - Cast Steel Crankshaft, 4340 Forged Steel I-Beam Rods, Probe SRS Series Forged Pistons. Designed for stock replacement and mild performance applications.

Vigilante - 4340 Forged Steel Crankshaft, 4340 Forged Steel H-Beam Rods, Probe SRS Series Forged Pistons. Designed for Street or Street and Strip performance applications.

Vindicator - 4340 Forged Steel Crankshaft, 4340 Forged Steel H-Beam Rods (w/ARP-2000), Probe PRS Series Forged Pistons. Designed for very serious Street or all out Strip applications.

Vanquisher - 4340 Billet Steel Crankshaft, Premium Connecting Rods (w/ARP-2000), Probe PRS Series Forged Pistons. Designed for very serious Street or all out Strip applications. All components are Made in the USA.
more info