How much more power would it make than the 302 he's wanting to replace, The 351 that is? Wouldn't he still wanna do some kind of topend work because if not itd be bout like the 302 only heavier?If you go 351 there is no reason not to punch it out to 408 or better. A 351 without work won't make more power than a 347 and you still have to source all the swap parts.
Yea, he'd need the better top end stuff. It's just the fact that the block can handle mucho more powaaaa!How much more power would it make than the 302 he's wanting to replace, The 351 that is? Wouldn't he still wanna do some kind of topend work because if not itd be bout like the 302 only heavier?
Was this just a block, short block, or long block? I am kind of interested in getting one but might just go with 390 because I can find those more.I saw on Ebay I can get a used 351 for a about 500 $. If I wanted to drop it into my 94gt what should I look for? Should I look for one out of a truck? I would have it rebuilt and throw a sc on it. Would this be better then a 347?
Was this just a block, short block, or long block? I am kind of interested in getting one but might just go with 390 because I can find those more.
Dang I can't find one to save my life. I can find whole 390's for like $300-$700.I would rather stay away from stroking it and rely on sc or turbo for the power and a decent top end.
Totally agree about the nickel and dime statement. But you did change the argument from a "stock" block 302 to a 4 bolt block. That changes things. For example ford Strokers has a 347 and a 408 damn near turn key setups for almost the exact same price. If it costs say 10% more for the 408 which would you take. The 408 is going to make more power across the rpm range. If the OP just wants a basic 300-400hp cruiser then sure build the basic H/C/I 302 base motor and be done with it. Just my .02 centsJust keep in mind that it takes a lot more money than you would think to get a 351 into a Mustang. There are a lot of nickel and dime parts that add up. I would rather have a 4 bolt 302 block than a stock 351 block, and the cost is about the same.
Kurt
Is it really only 10% more cost?Totally agree about the nickel and dime statement. But you did change the argument from a "stock" block 302 to a 4 bolt block. That changes things. For example ford Strokers has a 347 and a 408 damn near turn key setups for almost the exact same price. If it costs say 10% more for the 408 which would you take. The 408 is going to make more power across the rpm range. If the OP just wants a basic 300-400hp cruiser then sure build the basic H/C/I 302 base motor and be done with it. Just my .02 cents
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