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12-10-2003, 02:42 PM | #1 |
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396?
Hey guys, I was wanting some opinions on a 396 build I am thinking of starting. The company sells the crank for around $400 and it is a 3.85" stroke. They recommend using stock 351W rods and 302 pistons. This would be a fairly cheap build compared to one of the 396 kits that I have seen. I plan on using victor jr. heads, .600" solid roller cam, super victor intake, and a 750 double pumper. I am debating on this build or just building a high compression 351 using about .150 dome pistons and the same parts as listed above. The motor will be run with nitrous (150-200 shot) using a C-4 and 4.10 gears. I know it is recommended to use a steel crank and better rods, but that is out of my budget. I would appreciate your opinions. thanks
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89 LX Coupe 306, 10:1 compression, ported 351W heads (2.02-1.60 valves), Victor Jr. intake, 750cfm double pumper, MSD ignition, 1 5/8" full length headers, Flowmaster 2 1/2" American Thunder Cat back system, C-4, 3500 stall, 4.10 gears, 5" Auto Meter Shift Light |
12-11-2003, 09:01 AM | #2 |
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Go the 393/396, it will of course make more power/torque. I'd buy the Scat cast steel crank, Eagle I beams, and a nice set of 302 pistons. Mainly since you are planning on spraying 150+ to it. This will easily hold 700hp, and you can have some peace of mine. We have the same motor in a few cars locally, and they all run good, with no problems on nitrous. They run high 6's on motor, and one has been 6.30's on 200 shot.
Good luck, Greg(XSR)
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12-11-2003, 04:55 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the advice. That was the rought I was leaning towards, but I wanted to see if anyone else was running a combination similar to it. I was mainly concerned about whether of not the 302 pistons would actually work. thanks again.
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89 LX Coupe 306, 10:1 compression, ported 351W heads (2.02-1.60 valves), Victor Jr. intake, 750cfm double pumper, MSD ignition, 1 5/8" full length headers, Flowmaster 2 1/2" American Thunder Cat back system, C-4, 3500 stall, 4.10 gears, 5" Auto Meter Shift Light |
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