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Old 12-20-2009, 09:22 PM
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My sig has everything im running. I am looking for some educated answers please.

Also I was looking at this clutch setup

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They list 450hp because they said the use a steeda 1 type disc? is this kit any good? keep in mind DD.

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Old 12-20-2009, 09:32 PM
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It would be really difficult to get 400hp out of a 302 w/out a lot of compression and a lot of revs.

I'd guess a streetable setup with a nice CI cam would make just north of 350hp at the motor.
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you might make 300rwhp.

as for the clutch, i had a SPEC stage2+ kit and loved it. not too bad for a DD and never let go, even with my 357W.
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thanks 83!

also I forgot to mention I have AFM hi-rev springs. and I now remember Jay saying something about hi 11 low 12 sec runs? does that help? Im not a racer by any means and this could be incorrect.

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Old 12-21-2009, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 84gtcustom
thanks 83!

also I forgot to mention I have AFM hi-rev springs. and I now remember Jay saying something about hi 11 low 12 sec runs? does that help? Im not a racer by any means and this could be incorrect.

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With the right suspension, weight, driver and tune, those numbers are possible.
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wouldn't a larger flowing head be better if he is going to turn it like that
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Old 12-24-2009, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by TrimDrip
wouldn't a larger flowing head be better if he is going to turn it like that
I might upgrade the heads later, I got them for a steal so there gonna hafta do for now.

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Old 12-26-2009, 06:29 PM
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I had my old 306 on an engine, not chassis dyno about 4 years ago.
It made 410HP @ 5700+ RPM.
I was using TFS heads ported out to 195cc on intakes. Compression was 10.8
Hydraulic roller cam .574I and .585E.
750 homemade Holley type carb, Vic jr. intake.
Made 2840 '84 Mustang go 12.02 @ 113 at 5000' air density here in the Arizona desert.
Drive tires were Mickey Thompson 325X15 street radials, never could get them to hook real good. 4:10 gear BTW.
Just to give you an idea of what it takes to make 400+HP
I was using a C-4 with a 3500 converter.
Think I may have been 340-350 RWHP.
That engine is in motor heaven by the way, didn't last very long.........
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Originally Posted by 83gtragtop
With the right suspension, weight, driver and tune, those numbers are possible.
not gonna happen in a vert without ALOT of chassis work
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http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles...dup/index.html

If your getting a rebuilt 302, have them go .030 to get a 306. It might already be .030 over
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