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Posted by racsirx (Member # 1710) on :
 
I wanted to see options for reliable 450-500hp NA motor setups without using the weak Factory 302 2 bolt main block, but a 351 2 bolt main is an option also is a Coyote setup, LSX setup, etc., and the cost involved? I know a Dart block 331/363 from intake to oil pan with using the Factory wiring and Factory K-member is around $9K-$10K. On a stroked 351 2 bolt main block it should be a little cheaper than a Dart block 331/363 maybe around $7K-$9K from intake to oil pan with using the Factory wiring and Factory K-member. I have seen $6600-$6900 for a New Coyote motor with the Harness & Gas Pedal setup but you have the extra cost of the K-member and Hydroboost brake setup. I would like to see the LSX cost since I always hear it was cheaper to build, I know they make motor mount kits so you can still use the Factory Foxbody K-member but I think you have to change the oil pan but I have seen good results with a 5.3 but you would have to do work to it to make 450-500hp and keep it NA and how much would that cost? I have seen stock LS1, LS2 and LS7 failures but I don't know if they were bad years or they needed extra work to keep them alive longer and how much would that cost? I know you can buy some of this stuff used to bring the cost down be it Ford or Chevy, so what's a 450-500hp NA setup and how much would it cost in parts to get it into a Foxbody?
 

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Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on :
 
5.3 with a cam an head swap can get in the 400 or so range.cost can very on options or Efi or carb set up
 

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Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
LSX
 

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Posted by 1sickGT (Member # 9276) on :
 
Coyote swap with cobra jet intake manifold, CAI, TB and long tubes 450+
 

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Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
LS2. Cam and bolt-ons. 450-500rwhp. Done deal.
 

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Posted by 5.0 LsX (Member # 10017) on :
 
you don't want to listen to me?!! lol lsx wont fit your budget for an n/a setup. 351w will be the cheapest. budget 5.3 turbo, ls2 or ls3 cam only will all be EASY 450 wheel +
 

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Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :
 
I had the LS3 in my G8 GXP. It put 440 to the ground with full bolt ons... intake, full exhaust, and tune. Stock camshaft.
 

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Posted by racsirx (Member # 1710) on :
 

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Originally posted by 5.0 LsX:
you don't want to listen to me?!! lol lsx wont fit your budget for an n/a setup. 351w will be the cheapest. budget 5.3 turbo, ls2 or ls3 cam only will all be EASY 450 wheel +

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