Tuning tips for new crate motor

tfish · 08-06-2004, 10:23 PM

Hello all, I have a new 345 HP 302 from ford on the way to my house this week. I picked up a Performer RPM Manifold and a MSD pro billet dist. as well. The car will have an Edelbrock carb and full length headers with 2 1/2'' dual exhaust. The car has a C4 with a shift kit and a 9'' with 3.55. Does any one have any hints or tips for installing, breaking in, or tuning this new motor? Thanks! AJ

LX5liter · 08-08-2004, 11:03 AM

First thing to do is get rid of the Carter carb and buy a Holley Avenger or a B.G. Demon, it'll make tuning a lot easier.

88fivepointoh · 08-08-2004, 03:32 PM

Ditto on the CARB, get rid of the edelbrock carb and go with a Demon Carb or the holly. demons are extremely nice. not to expensive.. You'll feel alot more of your motor without the idelbrock carb.

08-06-2004, 10:23 PM	#1
tfish Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Santa Rosa CA Posts: 35	Tuning tips for new crate motor Hello all, I have a new 345 HP 302 from ford on the way to my house this week. I picked up a Performer RPM Manifold and a MSD pro billet dist. as well. The car will have an Edelbrock carb and full length headers with 2 1/2'' dual exhaust. The car has a C4 with a shift kit and a 9'' with 3.55. Does any one have any hints or tips for installing, breaking in, or tuning this new motor? Thanks! AJ

08-08-2004, 11:03 AM	#2
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	First thing to do is get rid of the Carter carb and buy a Holley Avenger or a B.G. Demon, it'll make tuning a lot easier. __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

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08-08-2004, 03:32 PM	#3
88fivepointoh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester Posts: 553	Ditto on the CARB, get rid of the edelbrock carb and go with a Demon Carb or the holly. demons are extremely nice. not to expensive.. You'll feel alot more of your motor without the idelbrock carb.