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revhead347

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Anything in the 500hp range is big money and broken parts. I generally try and talk people out of building engines with that much power now.

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revhead347

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And I seriously don't want to discourage anyone from reaching their potential, I just think you need to understand what's involved.

Kurt
 
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my target hp I'm hoping to reach is 400-425 at the crank, i want durability and reliability in this build and yes 500hp would be cool but not for this car, I'm still keeping an eye out for a clean 91-93 notch for a "balls to the wall" to quote jaime pressly in joe dirt build
 

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Get a B cam if you want to make power. It's proven to make 500hp just opening the box.
 
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Would a Comp XE270 be too small to reach my 400hp goal
 
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Yeah ill pass on the B cam thats what the local ford speed shop back home in the 90s used to recommend to me, I'm not using any ford letter cams
 

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Dan93SVT said:
Yeah ill pass on the B cam thats what the local ford speed shop back home in the 90s used to recommend to me, I'm not using any ford letter cams
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Are you serious? All hail the B cam

 

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Dan93SVT said:
Would a Comp XE270 be too small to reach my 400hp goal
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Regardless of cam, I think to reach your 400hp goal you are going to need to bump the compression up which is going to make it not so forced induction friendly.

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Have you ever considered forgoing the stroker idea and just going with the blower? The 93 Cobra has already got the GT-40 heads and Cobra intake up top. Add a little more cam and about 8-10 pounds of boost to the mix and you'll probably hit your goal.


.....and a lot cheaper with a lot less hassle on top of it all. Not to mention stone reliable With stock fuel economy and emissions levels. Win-win.
 
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