how much power?

[justa4cyl]

I got a 97 explorer block.

gt40p heads
bbk shortys
f303
edelbrock knockoff intake
holley 650

Im wondering how much power this will make and what kinda 1/4 mile times can be expected from it.

Also how much nitrous can this thing handle?

 

[Kdubslugga]

Your engine is roughly making 250-260HP with that you have listed. Appx 200 at the wheels give or take. 1/4 mile you would probably run mid 14s give or take again depending on, 5 speed or Auto, drag radials or street tires, traction issues. etc. As for Nitrous I have no clue, never messed with it. Id say a 50-75 shot would be pretty safe, but thats just a guess

 

[justa4cyl]

well hell what is need to get to 300 horsepower and are 12s

Im going to do some suspension work on the car few old dirt track tricks we know of.

 

[VibrantRedGT]

The Explorer stuff isn't exactly the greatest HP maker, wasn't really designed to be. It's more of an inexpensive mild upgrade. To get to 300 at the wheels you'll need a better combo. On a 302 most use a TFS top end kit (heads, stage 1 cam, street intake, etc.) or AFR 165's, Custom Cam, Edelbrock Intake, etc. Something along those lines.

I'd say your current combo is around 250-270 roughly, should run in the high to mid 13's on street tires. You could throw a 100 shot on it but make sure you have the fuel & ignition upgrades so you don't blow it up.

 

[tmoss]

since it's a carb intake, I bet it makes more than the guesses above............their more in line for an EFI intake.

 

[f8tlfiveo]

I have gt40p heads and explorer intake... And stock 88 cam..260hp to the wheels 300ft lb to the wheels... I think your numbers might be a little low..

 

[justa4cyl]

Im carbed and I have decided to use a more aggressive cut cam of 225/235 with /565 lift and 112 lope