My build-up plan - experts school me pls

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Current mods are in my sig

Ok, here we go - this is my DD, so I'm looking to stay emissions legal and keep a streetable car (I'm going to eventually get a beater for winter/rainy weather).
My goal is ~400rwhp, more if possible

Stage 1: Mild cams (blower), valve springs + port/polished heads

Stage 2: Forged internals - crank, piston + rods (possibly shorty headers too)

Stage 3: KB 9psi intercooled

Stage 4: Replace broken driveline parts

First of all, can I get to ~400rwhp with the above mentioned parts? I'm assuming it should be enough, but I could be wrong. Secondly (and most importantly) can I keep a streetable, emissions friendly car as well? That is as important to me as the power, unfortunately.

Suggestions? I'm just learning, so feel free to tear my ideas to pieces

 

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Anybody?

 

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Yes you might be able to reach 400 w/o cams, and the port and polish. Sounds like a good plan, good luck!

 

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you will be over 400 rhwp..since u will have a forged bottom end..u can crank up the boost ..also since u will rebuild the bottom end..might as well throw a stroker kit. with stage 2 heads/cams, you will be well over 500 rhwp
sounds like a good plan to me...I would do 3 ,1 ,2 and 4 tho.

 

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Thanks, guys - anybody else?

 

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Depending on the amount of cash you have, I would think about beefing up the rear-end BEFORE it goes out. I realize you could just wait till it goes... but who wants the embarresment of ANOTHER Ford breaking at the strip.

Moser 31 spline forged axles, FRPP 3:73's., and your choice of LSD.

 

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yes, definitely higher than 400rwhp no doubt. Make sure you get a GOOD tune.

 

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340.29m/s said:

Depending on the amount of cash you have, I would think about beefing up the rear-end BEFORE it goes out. I realize you could just wait till it goes... but who wants the embarresment of ANOTHER Ford breaking at the strip.

Moser 31 spline forged axles, FRPP 3:73's., and your choice of LSD.

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what about STRANGE ? is Moser better ? I' mthinking of upgrading my rear end to 31 spline forged axles too.

 

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340.29m/s said:

Depending on the amount of cash you have, I would think about beefing up the rear-end BEFORE it goes out. I realize you could just wait till it goes... but who wants the embarresment of ANOTHER Ford breaking at the strip.

Moser 31 spline forged axles, FRPP 3:73's., and your choice of LSD.

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Acutally, this most likely will not be a track car - at least not a heavy duty one. I'm only planning on having street tires (like Nittos), not going the DR or slicks route. And I realize that I could still burn out my clutch or snap my driveshaft with that much power, but I'm not sure I want to spring for new driveline components until I really need them.

However, the more I think about it, the more likely I am to beef up the rear shortly after (or even before) I get the KB. Two questions - 1) What would be the total $$ on the parts you listed above? 2) What's an LSD?