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Old Mar 15, 2016 | 09:46 PM
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Beginner engine builder please help!!

Hello guys I'm pretty new to this site I've already learned a lot but still need help/advice

I've got a 95 F-150 5.8 and I really wanna build this motor to push some more power and torque but I have no idea where to start it is all stock but I want to change that lol so if you guys can help that would be great!

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Old Mar 15, 2016 | 11:54 PM
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There is one important question - how much do you want to spend?
 
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Old Mar 16, 2016 | 11:18 AM
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$1000-$1500
 
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Old Mar 16, 2016 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by SDDL-UP
There is one important question - how much do you want to spend?
$1000-$1500 for starts
 
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Old Mar 16, 2016 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Conanski
Go get yourself a copy of these publications..

How to Rebuild Small-Block Ford Engines: Tom Monroe: 0075478568918: Amazon.com: Books

Ford Windsor Small-Block Performance HP1558: Modify and Build 302/5.0L ND 351W/5.8L Ford Small Blocks: Isaac Martin: 9781557885586: Amazon.com: Books


$1000-$1500 will get you a rebuilt motor and a bit more performance but there are limitations on how much you can do before the EFI and fuel systems need to be upgraded as well.
Thanks a lot! I'll do some reading
 
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Old Mar 17, 2016 | 09:04 AM
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Thanks a lot! I'll do some reading
He's right! I'm in the middle of my first rebuild now and got started with both of those, good luck!
 
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