We've had this Ford 363-inch replacement bullet for Project Ron Burgundy for awhile now, but we've been waiting to optimize our current combination with suspension and traction before we plugged it in ...

Last month we introduced the premise and core components of this build. Based on Ford Racing Performance Parts' 363ci crate engine, we're comparing a short-deck (8.2-inch) 363 with a similarly sized ...

Last month, we were at Auto Performance Engines (APE) in Auburndale, Florida, assembling the short-deck 363ci stroker for our small-block shootout dubbed “363 vs. 363.” It features a Ford Racing ...