please help me modify my 86 stang

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Originally posted by 420nitro
ok, don't even bother dumping any money into that engine. Get the 3.73 gears installed and start beefing up the chassis. Sub-frame connectors and stuff. Then start putting $$ into the suspention. Is this going to be a drag, or road race car? Then when that is done start looking into the rest of the drivetrain. Engine:
I would look into a 351 base stroker motor.
Transmission : depends on how serious you want to get?
Try to plan the whole car from start to finish. Spend your $$$once and not 3 times.
My .02's

Damn man I dont think he is trying to run 10's with his daily driver.

Here is my opinion.

First thing I would address is the rear end as a whole. Put in some 3.73's or 4.10's and go with some upper and lower control arms.

Sub frame connectors are a must.

The tranny needs to be built to handle the hp as well as a shift kit and a 3000 rpm stall. If it were me I would convert it to a 5 speed I have done this to a couple of cars and it isnt that hard.

Check to see what oil pressure your engine has and do a compression check. If that all checks out then I would stick with the 302 block.

your pistons do not have valve reliefs but you are in luck. Trickflow twisted wedge heads will work with your pistons cause they do not line up with the stock valve reliefs anyways. Here is a Hp on a budget combo that will hit low 13's and enable you to remain speed density.

Trick flow heads.
Explorer intake and 65mm TB
Long tube headers and full exhaust

Good luck with what ever you decide.