What's a good build for a 302 that's good for 350-400hp. I have a block that I'm ready to start a project on but not trying to break the bank. I'm thinking forged pistons but the hypereutectic are a little cheaper. What type of crank and cam should i choose. This is just for a majority street/ occasional race motor. I'm wanting to find a good setup basically a build list. A stroker kit is a little more than i want to spend when this set https://m.summitracing.com/parts/fem-mhp173-300 is only 600. The hypereutectic is about 400.
302 Build For 350-400hp
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http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/116-0307-ford-302-v8-engine-buildup/
Easiest path right there, and it has perfect street manners given the camshaft used.
If AFR heads are too expensive, keep reading.
http://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/BudgetSmallBlock.html
Budget 300+ horsepower build, and is actually the basis for what is currently in my car, which put out 267hp at the rear wheels through a 2200rpm stall converter and a C4 automatic. If you go with ~20% drivetrain loss on the chassis dyno, that means I'm somewhere around 330 at the flywheel. (I used better rocker arms, a better cam, and a better intake. At the time it was dynoed, the car was still carbureted with a 670cfm Holley Street Avenger.)
Easiest path right there, and it has perfect street manners given the camshaft used.
If AFR heads are too expensive, keep reading.
http://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/BudgetSmallBlock.html
Budget 300+ horsepower build, and is actually the basis for what is currently in my car, which put out 267hp at the rear wheels through a 2200rpm stall converter and a C4 automatic. If you go with ~20% drivetrain loss on the chassis dyno, that means I'm somewhere around 330 at the flywheel. (I used better rocker arms, a better cam, and a better intake. At the time it was dynoed, the car was still carbureted with a 670cfm Holley Street Avenger.)
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Meehhh.... forged are great if you are building a bullet proof 351 based engine.
Stock rods crank and hyper pistons will survive longer than the block. I currently have them in my 306 supercharged engine.
Stock rods crank and hyper pistons will survive longer than the block. I currently have them in my 306 supercharged engine.
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