92redgtstang

have a 92 gt aod with 175k on engine.....want more hp but still use as everyday/weekend driver. want at least 300hp. have about 3k on budget. crate or rebuild. not a mech, need shop for either.

thx...john

xxxmustangtxhc

just build it the way you want it!!

92GreyGT

You aren't going to be able to get a lot on that budget. I think you would be better off rebuilding what you have. Search locally for a good used set of GT40Ps and some sort of cam. If you are on a tight budget, someone is going to disagree, one of the letter cams is fine. It's better than stock. Then find a used Cobra or Trick Flow intake. Get the machine shop to set the heads up for whatever cam you get and find some used roller rockers. If you find a good shop and get these parts used locally so you don't have to pay shipping you will be close to your budget and have a good engine.

92redgtstang

thx 4 feedback. ok, some history on car, bought it new and has gone through 3 teenage girls for their first car. everything is still org and still in good shape. gonna repaint and wanna upgrade engine 300hp+. like i said b4 has 175k on engine, never was a real quick car but i do want to up the hp. have 8k to paint, engine build-up and interior. will do interior myself, everything else will done in a shop. what in your experience would be the best way to go. if need be i can go over budget at bit. what it to be sharp and quick when complete but not a car that has to tuned every other day.

thx..john

92Rideagain

Projects can take on a life of their own! Could you divert some funds from the paint and interior to the motor? The stock motor would only be good for a .30 over bore giving you a 306 ci motor. The block would not be in temporary of splitting down the middle based on a 300 hp goal. You can buy crates 331 or 347's that will provide 400hp+ but it is going to cost you. If you go with a crate stay the H#LL away from DSS. Look into, FordStrokers.com, CHP, Bennett Racing, Kuntz & Co. Do not forget your local shops that could build you something as well. Just a suggestion.

xxxmustangtxhc

i have a 302 block bored .40 to a 308! stock block and im pushing 500 rwhp it handdle well over 300 hp.......i built the motor for my every day street car

92Rideagain

I am not saying that it cannot be done, but 400hp+ is at the limit of a stock block. If he is going to build up a motor or buy a crate then get a BOSS 302 or Dart block and it can be stroked up to 364 ci. Good luck with your combo.

xxxmustangtxhc

YEA A BOSS OR AN R BLOCK WILL WORK IF YOUR DOING SOMTHING INSANE AND STUPID BUT FOR WHAT HE IS TRYING TO DO STOCK BLOCK WILL BE FINE, JUST TAKE IT TO A GOOD MACHINE SHOP DIP IT AND HONE IT..... YOU WILL BE FINE

tinman

Do some shopping at E-Bay for an intake and some heads.
Shopp online for lotsa stuff, save some $$.
Don't get me wrong, I still get lotsa stuff from Summit but they are not really the cheapest place to buy from........

92GreyGT

Don't forget about the transmission and rear. Neither will increase horsepower but will sure compliment whatever you decide to go with. Get a2500-2800 stalltorque converter, shift kit,and a gear.