Need help picking engine
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Need help picking engine
Alright so I have a1991 F150 2wd 3inch lowered with a monster trans currently on the way. Now my goal horse power isn't anything crazy I'm just wanting about 350-400rwhp but it seems a little far fetched with my 5.0 that's currently in it. Anyone have suggestions on a good engine that'll get to that goal without costing too much. Thanks!
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400 crank HP isn't far fetched for the 5.0 and you might just do it for under $3k with some savvy shopping, but you will be giving up EFI and going to a carb. 500 crank HP will translate into a bit over 400hp to the ground but now you're getting into the area where the stock 5.0 block is a grenade waiting for a place to go off, so you can make it work but it's anybody's guess how long it will last. If you want a motor that you can just keep adding to safely start with a 351.
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You could start with your stock 5.0 and GO to a 5.8 later for better power and reliability. But, for 3 grand you are limited so boost is the best answer.
and keep in mind this is a bone stock mustang 5.0 so other than the HO cam and forged pistons it's just a stock 5.0.
if you stayed at 6 to 7 psi you would be ok I think. Then build a street 5.8 and boost it. 400 easy hp and freight train tq.
and keep in mind this is a bone stock mustang 5.0 so other than the HO cam and forged pistons it's just a stock 5.0.
if you stayed at 6 to 7 psi you would be ok I think. Then build a street 5.8 and boost it. 400 easy hp and freight train tq.