Top end kit
#1
Top end kit
I am new to this so I need some opinions. In putting together a top end kit for my 91 302 HO this is what I came up with. TFS 170cc heads, Edlebrock Performer RPM intake, 600 Holly carb, E303 cam, TFS rockers, not sure what ignition, need advice. Rear is 3.92 posi. Any better combo for around 300 or so HP? Straight street car. This will be all I do for awhile so I have to live with what I do.
Thanks,
Thanks,
#2
Sounds like a good setup to me. I'm very happy with my Trick Flow heads. Make sure to include a set of chromoly pushrods in your budget; mine were something like $90.
What kind of ignition setup do you have right now? Factory points? Pertronix?
What kind of ignition setup do you have right now? Factory points? Pertronix?
#5
Factory ignition. Any suggestions? Thanks for the suggestion on pushrods.
#6
Ratio should be 1.6, if my research is correct, but like I said, I am learning. I couldn't just by a kit because the Edlebrock is not a roller cam and TFS is for an injected engine so I am trying to go out on my own. That's why I am asking.
#7
I am open to suggestions on cams. This is just what I came up with. I know a few that have the E303 cam and really like it. I had just bought a new 600 when I installed the 302 in it now which is a 1980, non roller. I just bought a very low mileage 91 HO 302 that this is going in. I have a fortune in this car already and am having to watch the $ very close or loose a wife. She already thinks I have gone off the deep end on this project but one good thing, it was her idea to buy the car to start with so I had a lot of leeway to start with and she never said much. It is now that I am tearing the car apart again after having it stripped to the unibody and replacing the entire car once. It just wasn't what I wanted so now I am upgrading.
#8
I am new to this so I need some opinions. In putting together a top end kit for my 91 302 HO this is what I came up with. TFS 170cc heads, Edlebrock Performer RPM intake, 600 Holly carb, E303 cam, TFS rockers, not sure what ignition, need advice. Rear is 3.92 posi. Any better combo for around 300 or so HP? Straight street car. This will be all I do for awhile so I have to live with what I do.
Thanks,
Thanks,
#9
I am new to this so I need some opinions. In putting together a top end kit for my 91 302 HO this is what I came up with. TFS 170cc heads, Edlebrock Performer RPM intake, 600 Holly carb, E303 cam, TFS rockers, not sure what ignition, need advice. Rear is 3.92 posi. Any better combo for around 300 or so HP? Straight street car. This will be all I do for awhile so I have to live with what I do.
Thanks,
Thanks,
Based upon the info given my guess would be:
TW 185 or 190 fast as cast heads
1.7 rockers
cam by the guru you hire
victor jr intake
750 carb
You didn't mention what transmission you have. That may change things.
Regardless, don't spec this out yourself. You are spending a lot of money. Do it right the first time. Don't forget to add up the little stuff. It can eat you alive if your wife doesn't first.