• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Can i expect 300HP with this combo?

  • Thread starter Thread starter davelx
  • Start date Start date Mar 19, 2006
D

davelx

New Member
Jan 25, 2006
42
0
0
douglas,GA
Mar 19, 2006
#1
  • Mar 19, 2006
  • #1
I am putting a carberated 302 in my 87 fox. The motor is a 76 bronco 302. I have added a edelbrock performer intake, Holley 600 carb, i ported the stock close chamber heads, and im adding a lunati chydralic flat tappet cam with around a .500" lift. I have a stock H pipe with gutted cats, stock 5.0 headers, the motor has new main bearing and rod bearings to tighten up the bottom end. Other than that the motor has 70K on it, but is in great condidtion. I have Accel 8MM plug wires and a Accel Super stock coil. What kind of power can i expect to get out of the motor? Im hoping for 300 flywheel HP. With the motor and the mods, is 300 a reasonable number to expect? I am going to be using my 4 cyl T-5 and rear gears so it will be quicker anyways. I will be using a electric fan also. Is 300 hp a mnumber that i shouldnt be afraid to expect out of the combo? tell me what you think, and list your like combos with power rating for reference.
 

ninety15.0

New Member
Mar 10, 2004
1,336
0
0
Mar 19, 2006
#2
  • Mar 19, 2006
  • #2
ehhh i dont know man....i would expect maybe 275 at the most....im not sure what the bottom end of a 76 bronc consists of (comp ratio and what not). My combo is listed below and i have a lot more bottom end work and higher compression. LIghtly worked stock heads w/ a good 3 angle and all the other BS listed in my sig and i would say i prolly only have about 300 fwhp. maybe give us some more specs on the bottom end of a 76 302! good luck man
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

6
Hey all,I’m putting together a 302 for my 1968 Mustang and wanted to post the combo + some questions to make sure I’m not missing crucial
  • 68_Disgustang
  • Feb 22, 2026
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
854
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Jun 20, 2026
gray owl
G
SN95 on3 Turbo w/ Pimpxs on stock '95 gt
  • Swizzy
  • Apr 29, 2024
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
14
Views
4K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- May 17, 2024
limp
How Much Power Can I Expect
  • Boss 7.0
  • Apr 23, 2016
  • 2015 - 2023 (S550) Mustang -General/Talk
  • 2
Replies
24
Views
11K
2015 - 2023 (S550) Mustang -General/Talk May 29, 2016
Three50won
B
Help Build A 302 For A Sand Rail Using Left Over Parts...
  • BallzDeep38
  • Apr 30, 2014
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
6
Views
5K
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- May 3, 2014
RacerJames
Engine What Cam? 289
  • 65FBE2
  • Sep 8, 2012
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech
  • 2
Replies
38
Views
12K
Classic Mustang Specific Tech Jul 3, 2013
clement
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?