Best 5.0 build for HP?

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01-06-2005, 03:53 PM

angcobra

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Best 5.0 build for HP?

I just bought a 88 GT with Paxton SC kit. It has a blown head gasket (I think) and I will be tearing it down. I am looking for a proven combination of parts that will give ~ 350 RWHP (with no boost) and handle ~ 15# of boost. If you know of a build like this please let me know.

01-06-2005, 07:02 PM

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RE: Best 5.0 build for HP?

anybody?

01-06-2005, 07:06 PM

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RE: Best 5.0 build for HP?

look into the holley system kit...

http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLin...K/300-501.html

01-06-2005, 07:19 PM

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RE: Best 5.0 build for HP?

I'm buying this kit for my Stang.

http://store.summitracing.com/esearc...14%2D360%2D350

01-06-2005, 07:25 PM

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RE: Best 5.0 build for HP?

the GT40 crate motor will be good plant for that blower. i forget teh price but i also think it has a warrenty. oculd be wrong tho

01-06-2005, 07:32 PM

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RE: Best 5.0 build for HP?

I think for 15# of boost youll need a fully forged kit, and to make 350 naed youll need atleast performnace intake, heads and good flowing exaust. 350hp plus 15# will not work on a stock 5.0 block horse power will be around 650hp need a better block or a 351 setup would be perfect.

01-06-2005, 07:35 PM

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RE: Best 5.0 build for HP?

just build a 331, get the kit from eagle

01-06-2005, 07:40 PM

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look into the holley system kit...

http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLin...K/300-501.html

I drove a 89 LX with this kit on it on Monday, he use 10.5 to 1 pistons and made 330 RWHP.

01-06-2005, 07:42 PM

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I think for 15# of boost youll need a fully forged kit, and to make 350 naed youll need atleast performnace intake, heads and good flowing exaust. 350hp plus 15# will not work on a stock 5.0 block horse power will be around 650hp need a better block or a 351 setup would be perfect.

you might be right 15# of boost maybe to much. In theory 350 HP with no boost would be 700 HP with 15# of boost. I guess I should only plan for 10# of boost or go with 351 as you stated.