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Mustang Maniac
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: GA, U.S.A
Posts: 2,266
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Banshee, I think you are on the right track. IMO, those are great choices for engine blocks. A stroked, carb'd 351W high comp (and nitroused) for the all out drag 9-10 sec drag car and a low compression, blown EFI 351W or 302 for the street car that runs high 12s to low 11s. After you've saved up, you'll need to spend a few months planning.
I guess I'd start planning for the slowest one first. Check out companies like DSS, CHP (and other places that build long/shortblock combos), AFR, TFS, Procharger, etc. Order their brochures, ask around at the local dragstrip, etc. Get a combo together and then post it up here and get opinions then rethink as needed. Takes time if you want something that's solid and well-done (ie, well-planned).
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351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback
'79 Video @ Idle
Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials;
14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter.
'92 GT (5-speed)
Small In Car Video
Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals...
"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body
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