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Hello, I have a 91 gt with very healthy stock 302. I have been researching different ways and options to get to the 300hp range. Would I need to change alot on the bottom end?

I am new to alot of this still trying to learn everything and wrap my head around it. The list below is what i have found could work. My other thought would be how reliable it would be I drive the car usually at least once a week, every once and a while I take it to autox. Thanks!


Trick Flow Twisted Wedge Heads 170cc
TF stage 1 cam
Accuafab 70MM TB
24# INJ.
Pro-M 75MM MAF
Comp Cam 1.6 RR
Edelbrock Performer Intake
 
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91AOD5.0LX

I have a slight sag in my rear
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Let’s start with pics of that pony!
 
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91AOD5.0LX said:
Let’s start with pics of that pony!
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Super clean! very nice. For a H/C/I setup like you have picked out, you wouldn't need to do anything to the bottom end. They are known to handle roughly 500hp and its the block that splits not necessarily the internal components failing. The TrickFlow heads and stage 1 Cam should also work with the stock pistons.
 
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gkomo said:
Super clean! very nice. For a H/C/I setup like you have picked out, you wouldn't need to do anything to the bottom end. They are known to handle roughly 500hp and its the block that splits not necessarily the internal components failing. The TrickFlow heads and stage 1 Cam should also work with the stock pistons.
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Beautiful Stang and nicely done!
 
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