Task of making a 79 302 fast, how?
04-02-2015, 03:02 PM
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Task of making a 79 302 fast, how?
A budget build. So I am new to carb cars and pre 86 mustangs. I read the 1979 has 140hp? If accurate numbers I am guessing the car is gonna be a slug. I don't have the car yet but may be getting it this weekend. I plan to order some parts and begin the process.
Is the 140hp for real? That seems low for a V8? I would like to get 350HP atleast going to the flywheel.
Is the 140hp for real? That seems low for a V8? I would like to get 350HP atleast going to the flywheel.
04-02-2015, 03:12 PM
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cheapest route, buy a roller short block from www.fordstrokers.com stroked 302 to 347 cubic inches, a set of afr 185-205 cc heads or tfs 205 cc heads and a custom cam from www.flowtechinduction.com , ported victor jr and a good carb from pro systems or biggs performance and all your supporting mods said combo will easily put down 375 rwhp if you pay attention to detail
04-03-2015, 02:28 AM
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What MJR posted is true however I would make some exceptions.
If you have a place and the equipment to assemble your own stuff, I would look at some of the kits offered by Coast High Performance.
You will need to have a local machine shop who is competent also.
If you have a place and the equipment to assemble your own stuff, I would look at some of the kits offered by Coast High Performance.
You will need to have a local machine shop who is competent also.
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