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[DNA DOA]

Okay so Nate got me all fired up about the stock block turbo build so today Jeff and I tore down my engine. The reason I decided to tear it down is because last year when I had my nitrous backfire it did very bad things to the engine. Like bent the hardened pushrods and messed up my cam.

I still have the original autotrader add that reads RHO block, 306 etc. Well... not sure what is so special about a RHO block but I think they were 306 from Ford. The pistons were standard size and so were the cyl. bores. So all this time I thought I had a 306 but did not. So now I don't even think its a RHO block. I guess you really don't know what you are going to get when you buy a used car. Still happy with the car, no biggy, build it better.

Good new is that it does have o-ringed heads, arp studs etc. The x-303 cam is toast. Can you say valve float anyone? I have heard the f cam is good for a turbo motor.

So the block is off to be hot tanked and magnafluxed. If it all checks out I will have 0.30 slugs slapped in and see what happens with a 70mm turbo behind it.

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[SMOKEDYA]

So you made those #'s with a stock 302? Still not bad! Did you sell the NOS yet? good luck your 1,000 steps ahead of me now peace


john

 

[Stangler]

Okay so Nate got me all fired up about the stock block turbo build so today Jeff and I tore down my engine. The reason I decided to tear it down is because last year when I had my nitrous backfire it did very bad things to the engine. Like bent the hardened pushrods and messed up my cam.

I thought RHO was a company that built engine's, but they used stock block's. Not sure, but a good starting point either way.

Nate

p.s. The Trickflow stage 1 cam is good with boost too. Just an FYI, might be a little cheaper.

 

[wythors]

You might want to have a discussion with myfordsfly about turboing a stock block.

 

[Rootus]

You might want to have a discussion with myfordsfly about turboing a stock block.

I'd prefer to talk to Eric myself... or hell, even Nate .

 

[loud 95]

It's good to see you making progress! As long as you keep your boost in check and your tune stout, you will have a blast. What are you planning for an EMS?

 

[Stangler]

You might want to have a discussion with myfordsfly about turboing a stock block.

Ya, turbo stock blocks won't work....

Nate

 

[352Ford2]

Ya, turbo stock blocks won't work....

Nate

Of course you can turbo a stock block and it works, but it is also a very good idea to understand a few things when doing such an endeavor:

Stress/strain curves
SN curves and general fatigue theory
Production tolerances
Basic Fracture mechanics



Just so you know what you are getting yourself into…

 

[Stangler]

Of course you can turbo a stock block and it works, but it is also a very good idea to understand a few things when doing such an endeavor:

Stress/strain curves
SN curves and general fatigue theory
Production tolerances
Basic Fracture mechanics



Just so you know what you are getting yourself into…

Na, just build it, tune it safe, and go have fun with it.

 

[5.opala]

ha how would you know nate its not like your times are all that great

ryan

 

[DNA DOA]

I hope next year Nate gets into the high 9's with his stock block. That would be something to brag about. Thats what legends, books, and t.v. specials are made of.

Not sure what EMS I will be using. Some have mentioned "Big Stuff", DFI etc. Still looking into all of that. Lots to sort through.

Did some research... RHO is a Remanufactured High-Output 5.0L longblock engine. It has a b-303 cam, significant head work to the exhaust side, 0.030 inch overbore (306) and forged four-eyebrow pistons with rebuilt H.O. rods with ARP rod bolts plus some other crap.

I have Edlebrock heads, x-303 cam (now junk), std. bore, no ARP rod bolts. So I'm thinking this is just a H.O. block with bolts ons. So I'm going to strap on a bolt on. Called a Turbo!!!!!

Lets go John! When you buying your 1st piece? Hows your daughter doing?

Ben

 

[SMOKEDYA]

Kid is doing better, went today for a filling. Now the root canel The stang well........... bought a new jeep again last night tho peace


john