Can it be done??? Low 12's

rwhite65 · 04-13-2003, 01:36 PM

I realize my car is an older car, but all of you guys have some serious track experience...and I am going to choose a motor that somebody in here is running.

Here is what I want. My car has a mild 302 right now. I want to build it a motor this summer that will move it to the low 12's..but it has to be all motor...and more importantly.....a nice cruiser. I do not want a radical engine that will not idle and overheats all the time.

I have a 351 windsor and a 89 5.0L that I can build since I already have access to them. I wanted to go straight to the 351w, but it is heavier and I would have to go with aluminum heads. I am trying to keep the heads I have. 70 casting 302 heads...1.90 int. 1.60 Ex.- soon to be ported and polished-these will probably be what holds me back.

If I go with a windsor, it is going to mess up my raim air (height of new block), will need new headers, engine mounts. and the like.

Should I go with a 331??? This engine will be bolted to a built AOD-Just bought a PI 2800 TC-(2800 for a mild 302 though) and 4.10's. DO not worry about whether I will break this or that...jut want to know if anybody has built one of these combos and kept it very streetable.
Thanx, Ryan

04-13-2003, 01:36 PM	#1
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Can it be done??? Low 12's I realize my car is an older car, but all of you guys have some serious track experience...and I am going to choose a motor that somebody in here is running. Here is what I want. My car has a mild 302 right now. I want to build it a motor this summer that will move it to the low 12's..but it has to be all motor...and more importantly.....a nice cruiser. I do not want a radical engine that will not idle and overheats all the time. I have a 351 windsor and a 89 5.0L that I can build since I already have access to them. I wanted to go straight to the 351w, but it is heavier and I would have to go with aluminum heads. I am trying to keep the heads I have. 70 casting 302 heads...1.90 int. 1.60 Ex.- soon to be ported and polished-these will probably be what holds me back. If I go with a windsor, it is going to mess up my raim air (height of new block), will need new headers, engine mounts. and the like. Should I go with a 331??? This engine will be bolted to a built AOD-Just bought a PI 2800 TC-(2800 for a mild 302 though) and 4.10's. DO not worry about whether I will break this or that...jut want to know if anybody has built one of these combos and kept it very streetable. Thanx, Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored