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Staging Lane
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From: Washington
I appreciate all the input guys... It seems as though I have some thinking to do. I understand that the 302 has a lot of potential, but I still like the idea of dropping in something bigger. Maybe I should set my hp goal a little higher than 400.
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If your current motor is worn, I would highly recommend a 351. They are much stronger. Just use the stock crank and rods to keep costs down. Forget the E bay engine, you can get better value for money for less risk. That motor was equipped with the cheapest pistons available. I'll tell you a story about piston failure sometime... Get a 351 block (they're cheap) and have it rebuilt by Waterhouse or another reputable company. Have them install some cheap forged pistons ($350). You can get some Edelbrock RPM heads for just under $1000. That combo will put you in the 11's. Then you can use the power adder of your choice. I recommend you think in terms of desired performance and not the vague, bench-racing "horsepower" goal.
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Originally Posted by SeaHawk
...don't you guys have a forum? 
Sounds like you're about to add some excitement to your ride.. Keep us updated!
Sounds like you're about to add some excitement to your ride.. Keep us updated!
Yours is the most active local forum.
10 Second Club
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Originally Posted by esoteric
If your current motor is worn, I would highly recommend a 351. They are much stronger. Just use the stock crank and rods to keep costs down. Forget the E bay engine, you can get better value for money for less risk. That motor was equipped with the cheapest pistons available. I'll tell you a story about piston failure sometime... Get a 351 block (they're cheap) and have it rebuilt by Waterhouse or another reputable company. Have them install some cheap forged pistons ($350). You can get some Edelbrock RPM heads for just under $1000. That combo will put you in the 11's. Then you can use the power adder of your choice. I recommend you think in terms of desired performance and not the vague, bench-racing "horsepower" goal.
Launching!
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From: Charlie Town, WV
Originally Posted by esoteric
If your current motor is worn, I would highly recommend a 351. They are much stronger. Just use the stock crank and rods to keep costs down. Forget the E bay engine, you can get better value for money for less risk. That motor was equipped with the cheapest pistons available. I'll tell you a story about piston failure sometime... Get a 351 block (they're cheap) and have it rebuilt by Waterhouse or another reputable company. Have them install some cheap forged pistons ($350). You can get some Edelbrock RPM heads for just under $1000. That combo will put you in the 11's. Then you can use the power adder of your choice. I recommend you think in terms of desired performance and not the vague, bench-racing "horsepower" goal.
Decent advice esoteric, his only problem is that his desired performance goals are always changing, depends on who is beside him at the light
He just wants to be able to beat the FOCI at this point me thinks..
Sean, move your *** here and the boys in MACA will have you in the 10's
Dad
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