302vs347vs351vs460
11-13-2007, 07:37 PM
#11
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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RE: 302vs347vs351vs460
ORIGINAL: irish1
Well I think you can eliminate the 351W and 460 right off the bat, expensive unless you have parts and you have 302 parts so build a 302. Boss blocks are nice but with your budget you would be sitting behind the wheel making vroom vroom noises because you would not have much more than a block. You can do these kind of things within your budget:
1 source a decent 302 roller shortblock, they are everywhere, for example I'm selling a roller block/crank/cam/pan all machined but thats irrelevant.
2 rebuild your short block assuming it is not trashed, if you are handy it is not all that expensive.
3 use remaining money for a decent h/c/i, add a little cash and get a trick flow top end kit, shop around find a decent set of heads used or needing rebuilt, for example I bought a new set of windsor junior heads ready to bolt on for 500, guy needed money NOW so that worked out.
Only problem I see in this scenario is after it is built and runs well, it won't handle the power very well without suspension mods....gears/springs/subframe connectors/battleboxes/rims/tires....
Well I think you can eliminate the 351W and 460 right off the bat, expensive unless you have parts and you have 302 parts so build a 302. Boss blocks are nice but with your budget you would be sitting behind the wheel making vroom vroom noises because you would not have much more than a block. You can do these kind of things within your budget:
1 source a decent 302 roller shortblock, they are everywhere, for example I'm selling a roller block/crank/cam/pan all machined but thats irrelevant.
2 rebuild your short block assuming it is not trashed, if you are handy it is not all that expensive.
3 use remaining money for a decent h/c/i, add a little cash and get a trick flow top end kit, shop around find a decent set of heads used or needing rebuilt, for example I bought a new set of windsor junior heads ready to bolt on for 500, guy needed money NOW so that worked out.
Only problem I see in this scenario is after it is built and runs well, it won't handle the power very well without suspension mods....gears/springs/subframe connectors/battleboxes/rims/tires....
11-14-2007, 12:38 AM
#13
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RE: 302vs347vs351vs460
As Irish 1 said, if your handy and plan on doing the work your self, and find a 302 block you can easily see those 12's. Have it machined to make sure the bores are not out of round, and havethe mains checked. A 342 crank and a main cap girdle and some porting on the E7 heads and you'll have it. I would also recomend an engine rebuild kit. Bearings, rings, seals, gaskets and the like. Good luck.
11-14-2007, 01:10 AM
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RE: 302vs347vs351vs460
ORIGINAL: rust_stang
What about 302vs306vs308vs331vs347vs351vs352vs357vs358vs360vs 393vs408vs418vs427vs428vs429vs460vs514vs545?
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Now theres something to think about.[8D]
11-14-2007, 02:35 AM
#16
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RE: 302vs347vs351vs460
ORIGINAL: mrWilson
Thats just a starting point. For a few years It will be my daily driver. The big thing Im thinking of is that I dont want to have to redo things, but if its nessissary I will. Mid 12s for now will be fine, but what I really want to try is autocross. Im not concerned about what I need as far as suspension is concerned, but you guys have real life experience with diffrent setups, all I know is **** I read, so any insight from you guys is a big help.
Thats just a starting point. For a few years It will be my daily driver. The big thing Im thinking of is that I dont want to have to redo things, but if its nessissary I will. Mid 12s for now will be fine, but what I really want to try is autocross. Im not concerned about what I need as far as suspension is concerned, but you guys have real life experience with diffrent setups, all I know is **** I read, so any insight from you guys is a big help.
11-14-2007, 09:07 AM
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RE: 302vs347vs351vs460
Ok from what i gather you want hadling and you want ETs. Well i think you should forget major engine mods right now and love the one u got and start with getting a good suspension. If you are leaning more to the handling side take your live axle and throw over a cliff, its prehistoric, and get a nice IRS, NO im wrong you should get an AE86. If you want brute go forward power leave the live axle and get a 4-link and still have some money left over for the engine. Finally if you want both id go with adjustable shocks on all four sides and a lowering kit and have money left for a....cold air kit and an exaust. excuse me if i seem a bit off, but my mustang is givin me trouble-darn lash cap whered you go-
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