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<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="99%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#000000"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr bgcolor="#000099"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="2" color="#ffffff" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>T O P I C R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Beans</b> <br /><small>Member # 5711</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,5,6,19,9,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> 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 <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>HungryHippo</b> <br /><small>Member # 537</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,5,6,19,11,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> go with a 351 block <img border="0" alt="[Whoo Whooooo!]" title="" src="graemlins/woowoo.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Beans</b> <br /><small>Member # 5711</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,5,6,19,12,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> 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.<br /> <br /> <small>[ June 06, 2005, 07:13 PM: Message edited by: Beans ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>HungryHippo</b> <br /><small>Member # 537</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,5,6,19,19,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> 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 <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Glenn</b> <br /><small>Member # 520</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,5,6,19,21,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> 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.<br /> <br /> <small>[ June 06, 2005, 07:21 PM: Message edited by: Glenn ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Beans</b> <br /><small>Member # 5711</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,5,6,19,22,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by HungryHippo:<br /><strong> 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 </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">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 <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>HungryHippo</b> <br /><small>Member # 537</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,5,6,19,54,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> 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 <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>BlowN67</b> <br /><small>Member # 4229</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,5,6,20,26,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by HungryHippo:<br /><strong> 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 </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I got an 89 351w short block will take 275 for it lmk good canidate for ur build up <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Beans</b> <br /><small>Member # 5711</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,5,7,16,2,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by BlowN67:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by HungryHippo:<br /><strong> 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 </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I got an 89 351w short block will take 275 for it lmk good canidate for ur build up </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Yea bro I will have to see what I can do and let you know...Thanks bro. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Beans</b> <br /><small>Member # 5711</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,5,8,16,43,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> 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. <br /><br />Brand: Competition Cams <br />Product Line: Competition Cams Xtreme Energy Camshafts <br />Cam Style: Mechanical roller tappet <br />Basic Operating RPM Range: 3,200-7,200 RPM <br />Intake Duration 050 inch Lift: 254 <br />Exhaust Duration 050 inch Lift: 260 <br />Duration at 050 inch Lift: 254 int./260 exh. <br />Advertised Intake Duration: 292 <br />Advertised Exhaust Duration: 298 <br />Advertised Duration: 292 int./298 exh. <br />Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.621 <br />Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.627 <br />Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.621 int./0.627 exh. lift <br />Lobe Separation (degrees): 110 <br />Intake Valve Lash (in): 0.016 <br />Exhaust Valve Lash (in): 0.018 <br />Computer Controlled: No <br />Grind Number: FW XR292 R-10 <br /><br />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. <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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