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Eagle347
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I have a 347 shortblock that I bought awhile ago. The compression is 10.5:1
I have 2k to spend on it, and im trying to decide what would be the best way to spend the money. Im getting heads forsure. I think im going to get the most expensive things that I need with this money and buy the cheaper/smaller stuff last since it will be easier to save for.
Right now im thinking about getting Edelbrock Vic jr heads, Edelbrock Victor 5.0 intake, XE282HR cam, and a set of rockers. This way I will have the motor almost assembled. What do you guys think? What would be the smartest way to spend this money? My goal is to have a little better than average N/A 347.
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1995 Mustang GTS 1 of 1002 deep forest green GTS's made. Bone stock.
1990 Coupe 347 NX E85 Nitrous kit
Posts: 712 | From: Dayton, OH | Registered: Nov 2005
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88DroptopGT
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A "better than average 347" would have ported heads, intake, and a custom cam for you application.
The smartest way would be to buy all new parts instead of used since used could be damaged, etc.
I think you could easily find a used Victor EFI 5.0 intake around your parts along with heads and rockers under 2k IMO.
Don't forget the ARP hardware, nice gaskets and sealant as well.
Posts: 3978 | From: 707 | Registered: Mar 2003
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2stangs69-91
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I think if you go with that combo it will haul ass ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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Posts: 3711 | From: Redding | Registered: Oct 2002
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uncle bill
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i run the same cam, with afr 185 and it puts out 500 at the flywheel
Posts: 415 | From: antioch | Registered: Dec 2003
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Eagle347
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I think what im going to do is get the Vic jr's and Vic 5.0 intake, and have a custom cam made. I can get one made for cheaper than the XE282HR costs so I may as well. I have the gaskets, head bolts, and pushrods. I just need lifters, timing gears and chain, and rockers. I want the AFR's but I would have to get the valve spring upgrade and the heads would end up being $1500. The Vic Jr's will be $1300
[ May 17, 2006, 06:04 PM: Message edited by: Eagle347 ]
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1995 Mustang GTS 1 of 1002 deep forest green GTS's made. Bone stock.
1990 Coupe 347 NX E85 Nitrous kit
Posts: 712 | From: Dayton, OH | Registered: Nov 2005
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