How fast can the stock 5.0 Block really take me?

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I've been thinking about my build recently. I have a 94 gt convertible with an AODE. I know the 302 can handle around 500 hp... With supporting mods, how fast can it really take me? 1/4 mile wise. I know I'm heavy, an AODE, and weight is really against me.


Should I be looking at making more power and using a 351 block?

Information/Suggestions/Quotes/Examples are really appreciated here guys.. I'm really trying to plan ahead.

 

BlackVert

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please refresh us at to your plans for the car.

street only?
daily driver?
quarter mile only?
combo?
does gas mileage matter?

 

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when you start building that engine please remember that AODE is a weak link........did not take me long to kill mine off and that is with 3 trips to the track and 6000 miles......lol

 

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street only? Yes
daily driver? No
quarter mile only? No
combo? H/C/I/Turbo
does gas mileage matter? Not really, but I'd like to keep it around 18 mpg.

 

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drakesdad said:

when you start building that engine please remember that AODE is a weak link........did not take me long to kill mine off and that is with 3 trips to the track and 6000 miles......lol

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I've already had it rebuilt and it's ready to handle the power.

 

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i'd suggest looking for a mexican block 302 or a 351 if your on a bugget but want more reliability. but if you do decide to do the stock block thing I know of quite a few people who have had good luck with them and even made it into the 9's but i've also seen a lot of people who werent so lucky.

 

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Safely with a heavy 'vert and an AODE.... I'd guess and say 11's as I think you'll need close to 500rwhp to get into the 125mph trap speed range and that is going to put you in the bottom 11's. I don't think it'll see 10's reliably.