Rebuilding engine resources.
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Rebuilding engine resources.
if anyone could help out a rookie. I am a avid motorsport enthusiast and I love the f-150 plus it fits me and my needs (I am fairly big 5'11 200+.) so rice rockets are out of the question I love the sound of american muscle.
My dad bought me a 92 F-150 5.0 with a E4OD 2WD Speed density. K&N FIPK gen 2 was installed on saturday and my exhaust was put on today. its nice and loud and it sure has more pep.....
The engine/transmission combo are very tired. I would love to either rebuild my existing 302 block, get a 351, or pick up a new block. rebuilding would be cheap, but I have no clue how to do a damn thing now I understand the stock block holds 400 hp relatively well. I am hell bent on putting a C6 in. but i would like to have a engine that can support 500 HP with reliability. and 460 is not a option.
if someone could help me out it would be nice.
My dad bought me a 92 F-150 5.0 with a E4OD 2WD Speed density. K&N FIPK gen 2 was installed on saturday and my exhaust was put on today. its nice and loud and it sure has more pep.....
The engine/transmission combo are very tired. I would love to either rebuild my existing 302 block, get a 351, or pick up a new block. rebuilding would be cheap, but I have no clue how to do a damn thing now I understand the stock block holds 400 hp relatively well. I am hell bent on putting a C6 in. but i would like to have a engine that can support 500 HP with reliability. and 460 is not a option.
if someone could help me out it would be nice.
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From: ida,va.
If you are wanting to actually "put your hands on" the rebuilding of your engine,go to any autozone and buy both a "chilton's" manual for your particular application,or;and a "haynes" manual for both your engine,and year of truck you own.I have found them to be very helpful in rebuilding my engines in the past.There are many,many resources on re-building the ford engine just online.Do a google search on re-building ford small block.And of course,you have a WEALTH of knowledge right here on this site alone! Good luck,and fo'mo'power to ya!
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I would look into a FRPP short block or long block. You can get oem quality there and more power if needed. Check out http://www.fordracingparts.com/home/home.asp
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From: Kiefer, Northeastern Okla
The key word here is "reliability". You can make 500 hp with a 302, but like Jimmy said, your best bet would be an aftermarket block. The 302 block is prone to cracking the main webs, especially on post-'74 blocks, which tend to be thinner in this area, and some say a lower nickel content. A main girdle will help some, but why not start with a beefier casting to start with, just for peace of mind (and reliability)?
It's a lot easier and not much more expensive to get where you want to be, with more cubic inches. The 351 block is a better choice, and adding a stroker kit would be a major step up in power, both hp and torque.
There's no way I would want a 500 hp 302 in a daily driver, unless you enjoy doing a LOT of maintenance, plus, to be able to take advantage of the power, you'd have to keep it wound up so high, it starts to be a hassle to drive around town.
Pete
It's a lot easier and not much more expensive to get where you want to be, with more cubic inches. The 351 block is a better choice, and adding a stroker kit would be a major step up in power, both hp and torque.
There's no way I would want a 500 hp 302 in a daily driver, unless you enjoy doing a LOT of maintenance, plus, to be able to take advantage of the power, you'd have to keep it wound up so high, it starts to be a hassle to drive around town.
Pete
