What kinda power am I looking at?

[79 Fox]

Hey guys! Recently finished building a nice 302. At first, I estimated 275 horsepower, but that seems low. Anyone have a similar build, or a good guess on power? GT40P heads (upgraded springs, not ported) B303 cam, 1.72:1 rockers, Edelbrock performer intake, Holley 600cfm carb, very nice K&N air cleaner, unequal length shorty headers, BBK h-pipe, no catalytic converter, no A/C, dual electric fan

 

[Mustang5L5]

Anywhere from 275-300 rwHP.

Usually the 300 rwHP combos have some good money sunk into them. Porting, different valves, maybe a custom grind cam, etc.

Good thread for reference, although most are EFI combos

Official GT40P headed 300rwhp thread!!!

I've noticed over the past year that quite a few SN95 owners are using GT40P's. Some of them have had amazing results, like Darkpony (297rwhp), and others seem to tap at around 245rwhp... Personally I've hit 271rwhp and 305rwtq running extremely lean (18:1 yikes). I figure their was a little...

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[deathb4dismount]

275 at the tire is on the high side for that combo but not unrealistic.

 

[79 Fox]

I was only thinking 275 crank. I have no clue though. The more the merrier!

 

[deathb4dismount]

Yah that's definitely doable. The cam is holding you back.

 

[79 Fox]

Whats wrong with the cam? Would I need a custom ground cam? Or is there a better aftermarket cam out there?

 

[General karthief]

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[deathb4dismount]

Someone please post the b-cam video. @79 Fox the b cam is, well, generally considered be terrible. The stocker with the 1.72s make actually be better. There are at least a half dozen OTS cams that are better. If you plan on swapping, a custom cam is far superior and does not cost that much more than the more popular OTS cams.

 

[79 Fox]

Ok. I'll look into a custom ground cam.

 

[mikestang63]

 

[79 Fox]

I think I'll just stick with the B cam for now. In a couple years, I'll be building a new, more potent engine anyways.

 

[FastDriver]

the horse kind

 

[Mustang5L5]

Nothing wrong with a GT-40P head and B cam combo. Years back I drove my friend's '93 LX with a 306 and GT40P's and a B cam and factory 3.08's. It was a blast to drive that car as it made plenty of power and really liked to rev. Solid combo.

I wouldn't really run out to change the cam right now. Not worth it for what you'd gain. If you ever decide to go with a better head, then you should revisit the cam

 

[General karthief]

Since you are running a carbed setup the b cam is fine, granted there are better choices in a modern cam but you're good. Like said above, better heads need a better cam.

 

[ChillPhatCat]

You can always slap a bigger cam into an engine, but how undriveable do you want to make it?

 

[79 Fox]

I know! I want it to be a very drivable car. Something that doesn't need to rev practically to redline to make max power.

 

[General karthief]

Lets get a little more info,
rear gears
trans type (stick or auto)

 

[79 Fox]

3.73, C4 auto (for now. I'm 15 and still getting used to driving)

 

[Wolf_Fox]

I have a very similar combo besides fuel injection: edelbrock performer heads, trick flow rockers and springs, BBK ssi intake, & long tubes. Not sure what cam is in the dang thing though. Before i tuned it properly it made about 280hp on the dyno. (you'll lose a tiny bit on an auto) But it also made about the same in torque... And that's where the bite is. I have 3.55 gears on a T5 and shoot, it snaps necks with some good grip. More than enough for a daily in my opinion.

 

[stanglx2002]

3.73, C4 auto (for now. I'm 15 and still getting used to driving)

Oh then you are doing great...drive the wheels off it while you build a more potent combo