Hello, i wanted to know if someone could tell about, what carb is good for my use. I saw that Holley is very good for carbs, I wanted to use a 650CFM 4 Barrel. Is it too big? Should i rather use a 600 or lower i really want to have some power around 400 hp.
i wanted to use but i am not really sure if the other components i have chosen are compatible i thought i could use the Edelbrock RPM Performer Kit: https://www.edelbrock.com/performer-rpm-top-end-kit-for-s-b-ford-2091.html
and just use the comp cam is it possible? As a Carb i would use a Double Pump 650CFM Holley.
I would be really happy if anyone could help me out!
In my head, I know of may 2 or 3 289 builds [ever] that were close to 400 FWHP.
They had huge heads, solid lifters, revved over 7000 RPM (to hit 400), and were [never] considered for the street (no street manners at all and didn't run on pump gas).
Your best bet for cost, simplicity, and streetability, is going to be to stroke it well beyond 289 ci, go full hydraulic roller, and add boost.
If your engine is coded to your car in some way... Pull it, pickle it, preserve it, and drop in a roller 302 block stroked out to 331 or 347 ci.
On the other hand: If anybody out there has a streetable 400 HP, 289 build that I don't know about, I would surely like to see it. I mean... That's a badass little engine at 1.4 HP per cubic inch, naturally aspirated.