5.0 400 HP - How to build

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08-14-2006, 08:42 AM

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Tims 88GT

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RE: 5.0 400 HP - How to build

the best way for low cost. is get a good intake and all the suporting mods, then get a s/c run 8psi and you be like 350hp. if you want more crank the boost up.

08-18-2014, 08:45 PM

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stevemundie81

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400 hp 5.0 for $1'100

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Originally Posted by 1995Cobra

Wow, a lot to consider here. I'd like to stay with the EFI. Is there perhaps a crate motor that is a better starting point? Good power with the ability to accept power adders later?

400 hp 5.0 can be built for around 1'100 bucks with a stock bottom end !

08-18-2014, 11:58 PM

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tinman

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I had a 430 HP 302. No power adders.
Cost somewhat more than $6500 when it was built about 7-8 years ago. This also was NOT a street engine. Race only.
Didn't really last that either.
I really don't see how you are going to get your 400HP without some sort of a supercharger........

08-19-2014, 12:13 AM

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bluebeastsrt

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Originally Posted by stevemundie81

400 hp 5.0 can be built for around 1'100 bucks with a stock bottom end !

Really??? Want to go into more detail.

08-19-2014, 05:50 AM

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stevemundie81

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Originally Posted by bluebeastsrt

Really??? Want to go into more detail.

Car craft did one about 3years ago. Stock roller block with aluminum heads and carberated. Im picking up a block next weekend to shoot for it myself. Comp makes a set of dressed aluminum heads that can be found on ebay for around 500 bucks. And the right cam can be found there too.

08-20-2014, 03:48 PM

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mjr46

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Originally Posted by stevemundie81

oh dear...............comp heads

08-20-2014, 07:00 PM

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bluebeastsrt

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Originally Posted by stevemundie81

A 400 hp build using Ebay parts....... I,wish you the best of luck with your build.

08-21-2014, 07:27 AM

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88 orangepeel notch

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I'll pay attention to this 8 year old thread now, lol

And no disrespect Steve, but 400 hp NA 302 for $1100, really isn't possible. Unless your starting with a built 302 with 395 hp.