Help with Engine Build

[93gtmustang]

I always wanted to "try" to build my own engine. Something along the lines of what I have now. GT-40 Crate Motor. 345 hp.
I would be shooting more toward 425-450hp. I would use the Trick Flow Top End Kit that made 411-432hp.
For the short block I would upgrade to a Forged Steel crank, Forged pistons, forged connecting rods (already came on the stock set up.)
I would like the compression to be in the pump gas range.
Summit use to make a prepped 5.0 block. It's not on there anymore. All I find is a Dart. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/drt-31374175
There's also the Boss Block
I found this 5.0 prepped block https://fastimeperformance.com/products/ford-302-block
I'm unsure of what rotating assemblies to get? Which then leads me to the being lazy with all the short blocks and long blocks out there already assembled.
I saw a very nice 331 stroker from creb engines on MonkeyButts engine build thread.
Seems like it takes a lot of experience and knowledge to build an engine the right way.

 

[RaggedGT]

I’d vote for a rebuilt 351w with some nice heads and a blower

 

[93gtmustang]

I’d vote for a rebuilt 351w with some nice heads and a blower

That sounds like a good set up.
I want to stay with the set up I had mentioned.
Keep it simple, naturally aspirated. Run in the 11's.

 

[RaggedGT]

What’s simpler than a stockish 351 w/t a bolt on blower running 10’s..


There are plenty of guys around here with more knowledge than me that’ll drop by eventually and give you actual useful recommendations to help you with your goals.
What ever you choose, hopefully you will document it and post it up

 

[93gtmustang]

What’s simpler than a stockish 351 w/t a bolt on blower running 10’s..


There are plenty of guys around here with more knowledge than me that’ll drop by eventually and give you actual useful recommendations to help you with your goals.
What ever you choose, hopefully you will

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What’s simpler than a stockish 351 w/t a bolt on blower running 10’s..


There are plenty of guys around here with more knowledge than me that’ll drop by eventually and give you actual useful recommendations to help you with your goals.
What ever you choose, hopefully you will document it and post it up

Yeah, I dont want a blower. I would rather stick with the base N/A 302 setup that I'm used to. It's very low maintenance. Looking to stay in the 11.5 range. Below 10.99 is the point where all the safety and sfi requirements kick in.
I'll definitely document progress, if any lol!!!
Thanks!

 

[Noobz347]

How many miles a year do you think this engine will see? What kind of miles, you think?

 

[93gtmustang]

How many miles a year do you think this engine will see? What kind of miles, you think?

Drag car on a trailer not street legal.
I made 80 passes this year.
Plus warming it up around the pits.
Roughly 160 miles plus a lot of idling.

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

If your short block is solid,go with a HCI package, There's a guy on the Corral making 402rwhp on a SBE.

 

[93gtmustang]

If your short block is solid,go with a HCI package, There's a guy on the Corral making 402rwhp on a SBE.

I've been looking at this kit for a long time!

https://www.trickflow.com/parts/tfs-k525-432-370/make/ford

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

I've been looking at this kit for a long time!

https://www.trickflow.com/parts/tfs-k525-432-370/make/ford

They used to include an intake

 

[93gtmustang]

They used to include an intake

Not anymore.

 

[93gtmustang]

If your short block is solid,go with a HCI package, There's a guy on the Corral making 402rwhp on a SBE.

What is he running for a set up?

 

[AeroCoupe]

They used to include an intake

They still do in a couple of variations.

https://www.trickflow.com/search/part-type/top-end-kits/make/ford/engine-family/ford-small-block-windsor