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300-370 hp budget (flywheel hp)

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what’s the best way and cheapest to get to 300-400 flywheel hp, I see gt40 swap and a cam or a top end kit but im just looking for the cheapest option

stock 302, 3.73 putting in soon, ADOE trans, 150k miles convertible
 

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Nitrous.
 
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revhead347 said:
Nitrous.
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besides nitrous, i also want to keep it n/a just because price mostly and because i don’t want to blow the bottom end
 

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Oh, then Trick Flow Top End kit.

Kurt
 

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Top end kit. But honestly, a Vortech v3sci really fits the bill.
 
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Cheapest option would be finding used parts in good (useable) condition. Would need heads, intake and cam. I would do roller rockers and 1-5/8 headers and 2.5" exhaust (catted will be fine if your area requires them).

All kinds of H/C/I combos but I will just talk to my combo which is in the 320-350 range. Stock short block, 3-bar GT40s (intake and exhaust ports have been smoothed),as cast Explorer EGR intakes, 70mm TB and EGR (still running EGR), C&L 76mm MAF and 24 lb injectors, 1.7RR, Crower 15512 cam, MAC equal length headers, MAC 2.5" ProChamber with aftermarket cats added, 2.5" MAC ProDumps with Flowmaster tailpipes. I have a 3G alt and Contour e-fans (some tests have shown 15-20hp by removing the clutch fan). My entire setup I scrounged used at a total of about $1600 and a little horse trading (e-cam for Flowmaster tails).

Good luck with the hunt.
 
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Top end kit or a Vortech. However good parts cost money.


GT40 heads would get you to the bottom end of your range. There are some exceptional combos that do sometimes put down 300+ rwHP, but these are usually very well thought out combos. Most people tend to get 270-290 rwHP. With the AODE your rwHP numbers would be even lower.

Heres an example of making power with GT40/GT40P heads
https://www.corral.net/threads/finally-dynoed-my-300rwhp-gt40p-combo.668851/
 
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