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Hi there everyone. I own a 1977 Mustang, and I've been look for engine Swaps for about 5-7 grand, that produce around 325 horsepower or more. The heads are broken on my car, and I know I could fix it, but I also just want a better engine on general. Thanks for any help everyone!
 

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LukeHarshman said:
Hi there everyone. I own a 1977 Mustang, and I've been look for engine Swaps for about 5-7 grand, that produce around 325 horsepower or more. The heads are broken on my car, and I know I could fix it, but I also just want a better engine on general. Thanks for any help everyone!
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What engine are you starting with, and how much work are you doing yourself?
 

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Just wanted to say........ @74stang2togo That is the most fitting CT on this entire board.
 
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kiddiccarus said:
Just wanted to say........ @74stang2togo That is the most fitting CT on this entire board.
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Of all of the CT's I've had, it's my second favorite, but most deserved.
 

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I'm a big fan of using the "stock" Windsor engine, but updated: https://www.hotrod.com/articles/make-503hp-with-a-350-junkyard-302/ (the calmer of both lunati cams)
I'm also a big fan of running carbs.
Plus a nice exhaust (flow-trough design with absorbers; no chambered mufflers).
There is something about this sound and smell of such a car. Its "old scool" in it's appearance, but improved perfomance and keeping the "driveability".
 
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74stang2togo said:
What engine are you starting with, and how much work are you doing yourself?
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I have the V8 302, And I'm trying to be as hands-on as possible. I want to learn everything about my car and I want to know how to fix each and every thing.
 

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I have the V8 302, And I'm trying to be as hands-on as possible. I want to learn everything about my car and I want to know how to fix each and every thing.
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Then you're there.

Build the one you have (which there are literally thousands of ways to do), throw in a crate 302, 331, or 347; or pull a roller cam 5.0 from an Explorer, early SN-95, or fox-body and build that.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mll-bp3315ct/make/ford More power than you asked for, under your budget. Just swap on your II's oil pan and oil pickup tube and drop her in.
 
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Uhh are you actually 14? its cool if you are and all but we need to know so our responses are appropriate.
 
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LukeHarshman said:
Hi there everyone. I own a 1977 Mustang,
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Aloha Luke, welcome aboard
Post a pic of your car!
 
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My preference was rebuilding mine. It's in the bed of my truck now fresh from the engine builder. Summit had a deal recently on the aluminum scca heads and 100 off the order. I picked a comp cam setup. Knock off eddy air gap intake. I dropped off the short block and parts I had and he gave me back my old long block with flat top pistons. All in it was well within your budget. The engine builder expects 350hp.
 
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