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what to do with a 351W??

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Old 05-23-2007, 03:37 AM
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i got a 351W finally but now i dont know what to do. i have about 2800 to spend. im getting a vic jr. and a 650 speed demon(i think) Now i dont have heads yet but what should i get first? the heads and punch it out a little or buy pistons and rods for a 408 or 393? this gets frustrating i need some advice.
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Old 05-23-2007, 03:57 AM
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Is it A roller motor?
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Old 05-23-2007, 04:10 AM
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havent checked yet but i think i want to go solid lift
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Old 05-23-2007, 05:32 AM
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ur going to need more than a 650 carb.
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Old 05-23-2007, 11:21 AM
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hey, let me sell you my 650 speed demon so i can buy a 625 for my 289. if your interested PM me[8D]

*edit* i knew a guy with victor jr heads (and im guessing a victor jr intake) who was running 10's on motor with a 408 stroker.
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Old 05-23-2007, 12:47 PM
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my 351W with
AFR 185's w/ upgraded springs
CompCams cam (.579/.579 - 236/248)
Vic Jr. intake
750 carb

made 475hp at 6,000 rpm.

keep it stock stroke and add some boost of nitrous later
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Old 05-23-2007, 02:45 PM
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ORIGINAL: r.barn

my 351W with
AFR 185's w/ upgraded springs
CompCams cam (.579/.579 - 236/248)
Vic Jr. intake
750 carb

made 475hp at 6,000 rpm.

keep it stock stroke and add some boost of nitrous later
r.barn what did u make at the wheels with the fuel injection?
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Old 05-23-2007, 03:24 PM
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It made 350rwhp at 5,200 rpm
but power band was getting choked off early from shorty headers.
I'm getting AEM computer installed right now and
should have some new rwhp numbers with LT headers in a day or so.
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Old 05-23-2007, 03:54 PM
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ORIGINAL: r.barn

my 351W with
AFR 185's w/ upgraded springs
CompCams cam (.579/.579 - 236/248)
Vic Jr. intake
750 carb

made 475hp at 6,000 rpm.

keep it stock stroke and add some boost of nitrous later
i would like to at least put forged pistons to help with compression but if i do this will i still be able to spray later? do kind of carb do u think i should go with?
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Old 05-23-2007, 04:59 PM
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[sm=insomnia.gif]you lost 125 rwhp by going fuel injected!!!

ORIGINAL: r.barn

It made 350rwhp at 5,200 rpm
but power band was getting choked off early from shorty headers.
I'm getting AEM computer installed right now and
should have some new rwhp numbers with LT headers in a day or so.
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