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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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Angry 302 Power

Need more power from my 89 302 in my bronco. Already have an Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock 650 Carb, Comp Cam, and Hooker headers. If anyone has a power increase idea, without pulling the motor, I would really appreciate it.
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 07:44 AM
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Heads are your limiting factor.

1. A set of AFR heads or other after market heads would be best .

2. Port your own heads or get someone to port them is a cheaper alternative.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 09:00 AM
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depending on how much lift your cam has, you could also go with bigger valves, E7 heads can be machined to 1.94/1.60. a complete set of good manley valve will cost $200 plus machine work. i hate to say this but if your ride does not get emission tested or inspection, remove the cats, they rob a bunch of power. free flowing muffler and 1/4'" larger diameter exhaust system. cheers, garsten
 
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 10:50 AM
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Well, I think nitrous oxide or a supercharger would be your best bet... See here. Then see here.

Like was said above, head porting can make a real difference.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 10:50 PM
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Thanks for the info will try porting the cast heads. Thanks
 
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