Fox Need Suggestions

[uhHollow]

I think I'm having battery problems though since the car doesn't want to start

 

[uhHollow]

Would a 5.0 302 be good to swap into my 79?

 

[uhHollow]

I found a 351w but idk if I should get that or the 302
351w http://www.precisionengine.com/rebuilt-engines/ford-crate-engines/windsorheat.html

 

[RaggedGT]

either would be a great swap

 

[uhHollow]

They're asking around $3,000 for the 302 and $2,800 for the 351w

 

[A5literMan]

Go 351. It will give you plenty of power as is and give you a base to grow into. The 351 block can withstand a lot more power/abuse. Either will work but I'd jump into the 351.

 

[A5literMan]

Just remember you're going to have to upgrade the entire car from cooling,brakes,suspension,trans-rearend,etc. some of the existing parts may work for the time being(rearend,brakes,etc) but you will need to upgrade for durability etc.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Change the polling question. 351 is a no brainer to me.

GOBS of horsepower there just waiting to be uncovered.

 

[uhHollow]

It's been a while since I posted but I decided that I want to do the 351w with a tko500

https://www.customcrateengines.com/...e-engine-with-400-hp-with-aluminum-heads.html

http://www.cjponyparts.com/transmis...JEAGtm8jsZOP6_N-HS-WTrVPboLoVCEkdQaArys8P8HAQ

 

[A5literMan]

That's a fairly mild combo that should deliver some fun street time. I'd rather have better heads(tfs or AFR) but Edelbrock makes ok stuff(as long as it's not the e streets). Good luck on your project.

 

[s351]

that will be a fun combo. How much did he quote you for the long block?

 

[uhHollow]

Do you think a whipple supercharger would be a good idea?

 

[Gearbanger 101]

Do you think a whipple supercharger would be a good idea?

Whipple doesn't make a supercharger for Ford OHV Windsors.

 

[uhHollow]

Whipple doesn't make a supercharger for Ford OHV Windsors.

What would be the best supercharger to go with the 351w then?

 

[RaggedGT]

What would be the best supercharger to go with the 351w then?

@TOOLOW91 can you make a recommendation

 

[Gearbanger 101]

What would be the best supercharger to go with the 351w then?

For the money, it's pretty tough to beat a Vortech T-Trim, or a Paxton Novi 2000.

You're going to want a good top end and fuel system to support a supercharger though. High flow aluminum heads, healthy cam and intake mandatory. So count on spending more than the $2,899 quoted in that price.

 

[A5literMan]

If you want neck breaking torque for the street that is capable of way more than you'll need....build a stroker 351(408)with good heads. If done properly you'll have 500+hp and torque. It will run on pump gas all day in traffic,at the track, and anywhere in between. Check out Fordstrokers.com for a turn key option. There are other places you can look also but Jim's reputation is superior than most.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

Soooo many options and ways of achieving those final numbers....so little time and money.

 

[mikestang63]

If you want neck breaking torque for the street that is capable of way more than you'll need....build a stroker 351(408)with good heads. If done properly you'll have 500+hp and torque. It will run on pump gas all day in traffic,at the track, and anywhere in between. Check out Fordstrokers.com for a turn key option. There are other places you can look also but Jim's reputation is superior than most.

expect to spend around $10k when all is said and done.

 

[A5literMan]

expect to spend around $10k when all is said and done.

Agreed. Just imagine what the 351-blower route will cost. 12k? Jim did have a carb motor option that was going for around 8k last year. Don't know if he still offers that or not. I know he's not doing any stock production 8.2 motors anymore. Have to go dart block for those.