How much power?
03-10-2007, 02:22 PM
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RE: How much power?
ORIGINAL: r.barn
No they are not, "mexican" block are only slightly stronger due to different
alloy used in casting. And I've read even that is myth.
You want over 500hp on a 302 block and you want it to last
you need a 4 bolt main block. ---- Dart Sportsman, Dart IronEagle or new Ford Boss block.
ORIGINAL: tjmon1
Buy a Mexican short block. They are good for over 700 HP
Buy a Mexican short block. They are good for over 700 HP
alloy used in casting. And I've read even that is myth.
You want over 500hp on a 302 block and you want it to last
you need a 4 bolt main block. ---- Dart Sportsman, Dart IronEagle or new Ford Boss block.
his a smart guy listen to him... you cheapest bet is a 351... otherwise your looking at a $1500+ block... and thats just the block... ull need everything else... aftermarket 4 bolt main blocks are expensive projects... you could easily spend 8-9 grand to just get he motor together and running... then u need everything else... like trany that can handle it and suspension that will hook... a 650hp small block that is reliable is a 15000 buck project no including the car and if u do it rite and dont cut corners.... go to a junk yard and find youself a nice 351 outta a trunk or somethan and go from there ull save at least 2000 grand probably a lot more than that actually...
03-10-2007, 11:04 PM
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RE: How much power?
IMO, the new Ford 'BOSS' block is still way to new to even discuss what it will take.
Also, IMO, I would think it should be good for 600+ HP. And something I like about it is the idea that it's about $700 or so less than a Dart block or anything like that..........
Also, IMO, I would think it should be good for 600+ HP. And something I like about it is the idea that it's about $700 or so less than a Dart block or anything like that..........
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