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Hi from downunder
im looking to build a 302 windsor afr 165 heads 10.5.1 compression comp 280 H cam performer rpm manifold demon carb 575...would anyone have something similar in a 66 coupe...im trying to work out how much flywheel power this combo would make?
 

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DB66STANG said:
Hi from downunder
im looking to build a 302 windsor afr 165 heads 10.5.1 compression comp 280 H cam performer rpm manifold demon carb 575...would anyone have something similar in a 66 coupe...im trying to work out how much flywheel power this combo would make?
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i like your build except for one thing, the heads are a bit small for the cam you have selected. i would go with the AFR 185 heads instead. as for power, i am thinking in the neighborhood of 350hp plus or minus 10%. it would be a solid overall package though with good mid range power, ok low end, and decent top end power. this will make a good street/strip engine or a good back up driver/saturday night cruiser.
 
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rbohm said:
i like your build except for one thing, the heads are a bit small for the cam you have selected. i would go with the AFR 185 heads instead. as for power, i am thinking in the neighborhood of 350hp plus or minus 10%. it would be a solid overall package though with good mid range power, ok low end, and decent top end power. this will make a good street/strip engine or a good back up driver/saturday night cruiser.
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rbohm said:
i like your build except for one thing, the heads are a bit small for the cam you have selected. i would go with the AFR 185 heads instead. as for power, i am thinking in the neighborhood of 350hp plus or minus 10%. it would be a solid overall package though with good mid range power, ok low end, and decent top end power. this will make a good street/strip engine or a good back up driver/saturday night cruiser.
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rbohm said:
i like your build except for one thing, the heads are a bit small for the cam you have selected. i would go with the AFR 185 heads instead. as for power, i am thinking in the neighborhood of 350hp plus or minus 10%. it would be a solid overall package though with good mid range power, ok low end, and decent top end power. this will make a good street/strip engine or a good back up driver/saturday night cruiser.
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Thankyou for your input,just wondering what can could I use instead?
 

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Thankyou for your input,just wondering what can could I use instead?
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i mentioned hat already, the AFR 185 heads.
 
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i mentioned hat already, the AFR 185 heads.
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Sorry I meant to type Cam instead of can!...also can I ask im using a 3.5 lsd ratio in my 8 inch but not sure what kind of stall converter I should use?...I was leaning towards 3000 rpm or would that be a little to much as it’s never going to be raced it’s just a street car?
 

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the dam is a little big, but quite usable, especially with a 3.50 gear. as for converter stall speed, i would go with something on the order of 2200 to 2500 rpm.
 
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