hotrodt Member Nov 30, 2006 60 0 6 Feb 19, 2008 #1 Feb 19, 2008 #1 Building a new motor and am a little worried about the block. 1980 302 block punched .040 shooting for a conservative 300 to 350 horsepower possibly 400 with the right parts. Is this block worth using or should I find a stock bore Mexican block?
Building a new motor and am a little worried about the block. 1980 302 block punched .040 shooting for a conservative 300 to 350 horsepower possibly 400 with the right parts. Is this block worth using or should I find a stock bore Mexican block?
Mustang5L5 That is…until I whipped out my Bissell Mod Dude Feb 18, 2001 43,158 17,852 224 Massachusetts Feb 19, 2008 #2 Feb 19, 2008 #2 I would be a little worried about that particular block bored .040 over with 350-400HP. Even a stock untouched 87+ block would be right at the limit with 400HP
I would be a little worried about that particular block bored .040 over with 350-400HP. Even a stock untouched 87+ block would be right at the limit with 400HP
P PJC Racing New Member Nov 21, 2007 199 0 0 Feb 19, 2008 #4 Feb 19, 2008 #4 Have the block sonic checked, and if the machine shop says the cylinders aren't too thin, the block will support 300-350 bell hp.
Have the block sonic checked, and if the machine shop says the cylinders aren't too thin, the block will support 300-350 bell hp.
LS-what? Founding Member Jan 12, 2002 133 0 0 indiana Feb 20, 2008 #5 Feb 20, 2008 #5 hotrodt said: Aftermarket block? Click to expand... http://www.nmraracing.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=43 Start looking alotta good deals on there later
hotrodt said: Aftermarket block? Click to expand... http://www.nmraracing.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=43 Start looking alotta good deals on there later
pistonhead351 flim hunter May 1, 2005 75 0 0 Feb 20, 2008 #7 Feb 20, 2008 #7 Honestly if the machine work is good i dont think youll have a problem. The weakness isnt necesarily the bore's but more the very weak main webbing.
Honestly if the machine work is good i dont think youll have a problem. The weakness isnt necesarily the bore's but more the very weak main webbing.