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Posted by Beans (Member # 5711) on :
 
Ok well I am going to be building a superchargered 354 C.I motor for an early 60's mustang and was wondering if a stock 302 out of a 80's mustang will be able to hand 500-600HP? I pulled some numbers on desktop dyno if what I am going to run with the block. But would like to know if it would handle the horsepower before I buy the block. Thanks in advance Billy
 
Posted by HungryHippo (Member # 537) on :
 
go with a 351 block [Whoo Whooooo!]
 
Posted by Beans (Member # 5711) on :
 
OK now whats would be the advanteges of going with that than stroking a 302 block? I am going to be making alot of hp and want somthing reliable to drive to the track and around town on the weekends.

[ June 06, 2005, 07:13 PM: Message edited by: Beans ]
 
Posted by HungryHippo (Member # 537) on :
 
a bigger block will handle more hp. plus a new 351 shortblock is the same price as a 302. i dont see any reason not to go with a 351 or 351 stroker
 
Posted by Glenn (Member # 520) on :
 
also the stock 302 block starts to be very vulnerable to splitting once you go over the 500hp mark. Just go with an R block or Dart block.

[ June 06, 2005, 07:21 PM: Message edited by: Glenn ]
 
Posted by Beans (Member # 5711) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by HungryHippo:
a bigger block will handle more hp. plus a new 351 shortblock is the same price as a 302. i dont see any reason not to go with a 351 or 351 stroker
Yea I can see how a biger block can handle more HP. But where can I get a 351 block at a good prive? All I want is the block no crank or pistons. Thanks again Billy
 
Posted by HungryHippo (Member # 537) on :
 
i'm sure someone on this site has an extra. roller blocks are a little harder to find, but since you're smog exempt and can run a good sized cam anyway, it shouldn't matter
 
Posted by BlowN67 (Member # 4229) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by HungryHippo:
i'm sure someone on this site has an extra. roller blocks are a little harder to find, but since you're smog exempt and can run a good sized cam anyway, it shouldn't matter
I got an 89 351w short block will take 275 for it lmk good canidate for ur build up
 
Posted by Beans (Member # 5711) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by BlowN67:
quote:
Originally posted by HungryHippo:
i'm sure someone on this site has an extra. roller blocks are a little harder to find, but since you're smog exempt and can run a good sized cam anyway, it shouldn't matter
I got an 89 351w short block will take 275 for it lmk good canidate for ur build up
Yea bro I will have to see what I can do and let you know...Thanks bro.
 
Posted by Beans (Member # 5711) on :
 
OK now i have a couple of other questions I was wondering your opinions on either trickflow heads or edlebrock heads...I have heard alot of good things about them but want more info. also I was wondeirng about what a good cam would be to run. The cam I am looking at is an competiton cam. here are the specs. woudl thta be a good cam to run.

Brand: Competition Cams
Product Line: Competition Cams Xtreme Energy Camshafts
Cam Style: Mechanical roller tappet
Basic Operating RPM Range: 3,200-7,200 RPM
Intake Duration 050 inch Lift: 254
Exhaust Duration 050 inch Lift: 260
Duration at 050 inch Lift: 254 int./260 exh.
Advertised Intake Duration: 292
Advertised Exhaust Duration: 298
Advertised Duration: 292 int./298 exh.
Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.621
Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.627
Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.621 int./0.627 exh. lift
Lobe Separation (degrees): 110
Intake Valve Lash (in): 0.016
Exhaust Valve Lash (in): 0.018
Computer Controlled: No
Grind Number: FW XR292 R-10

I am looking at supercharging the motor as well but would like to have the motor have that lump sound and I want it to make alot of power. Thanks in advance Billy.
 




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