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  • Start date Start date Oct 12, 2007
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  • Oct 12, 2007
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hey i was looking for some feedback on 2 things.
first i was wondering what you guys think hp rating would be on my motor ( being built as i type this!!!!)
351 stroked 393 forged crank, h beam rods, flat top forged pistons.
12:1 c/r
victor jr. heads 58cc
victor jr. intake
edelbrock 800cfm carb
just puting in a off the shelfcam lunati voodoo int.227/ex.233...lift int. 522/538
fully lenth 1 3/4 headers 2 1/2 exhaust open into flow master 40 series.
1.7rr

my second question is what will i have to do to retain my aod without blowing it up?..i have thought about converting over to manual but it wont be for another 6 or so monthes i just spent every dime i had on a motor build. thanks folks!
 

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  • Oct 13, 2007
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You can preserve the AOD by being easy on it, which is going to be hard

To many variables to say, how much horsepower you will get, but I say your rwhp range will probably be around your cubic inch mark for this one.
 
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