Valvetrain
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Once again, it's not All about HP, It's about Foot Pounds of Torque in the Correct RPM Tange that goes hand in glove w/ all that Elusive HP. 
Because w/o the Ability to Get Off the Line 1st, Pull Away & then Keep Pulling Away, which Requires Gobs of Torque.
In order to Do this Requires 1st & Foremast, Torque, then the over rated HP, because w/o FPT @ the Start, you have Nothing.
Because w/o the Ability to Get Off the Line 1st, Pull Away & then Keep Pulling Away, which Requires Gobs of Torque.
In order to Do this Requires 1st & Foremast, Torque, then the over rated HP, because w/o FPT @ the Start, you have Nothing.
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Broke, yes that is the same falcon it was in CarCraft in March and is in the current issue of Mustangs & Fords at almost 2700lbs w/driver it has run a best of 11.85@110 mph in the 1/4.As for the valve sizes most use the 1.94 int/1.60 exh. There are some who have run 2.02 intakes aswell but I wouldn't reccommend those for the street.
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From: Broken Arrow, OK
Originally Posted by broke77f100
but...if it makes 600 HP it would make tons of torque as well...what gears, axle shafts, transmission(i prefer a manual) and u joints should i use
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maybe i really am missing something... the 300 is designed, and is strongest at low RPM's where it makes all that beautiful toruqe to pull houses off their foundations. if you want 600 horsepower, you're most likely using the wrong tool for the job (yes, i know some earlier drag cars used them, but they were not trucks, and weren't everyday drivers). If i want to pull a trailer full of shingles to a job site, i use my truck. even though, a mustang may make twice as much horsepower, it would be a waste of time pulling the trailer with the mustang. every tool has a job, and an engine is just that, a tool. you've got a great tool, and you've picked out a great job to try and accomplish, its just that you're gonna have a hell of a time trying to pound in that nail with a screwdriver, if you get my point...
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ive pounded nails in with screwdrivers before...wasnt very effective but it worked anyhow...i got plenty of time for the truck...its not a for work anyhow...not anymore at least theres no way it can handle that anymore
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From: Broken Arrow, OK
Originally Posted by broke77f100
what gearing would u recommend for my truck? it has a 9" rear axle
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With that kind of power in a 4000 lb truck you would be looking at about 115 mph in the 1/4 mile. If your engine made peak power at about 7000 rpm and you ran a 30" tire you would need something between 5.0 and 5.43 to get your money's worth out of the engine on the track. You could run a taller gear to make it more streetable, but you would sacrifice some acceleration. You also have to make it hook.