non-supercharged power building

[jim_howard_pdx]

I go to the races alot, plus I run hard on the street. Heads, cam and intake on a 302 will not get you 12.20's, unless you are using a very high lift cam. If you are, then you need FORGED pistons and prepared RODS with excellent quality ROD BOLTS. I prefer ARP for Rod Bolts and Main Bearings.

Trick Flow heads, out of the box, will outflow any ported Windsor iron head PERIOD. END OF DISCUSSION.

If you are racing, the Trick Flow R head will outflow all but the 205 AFR head. And even then the numbers are more close than they are apart. PORT the Trick Flow R head, and you are pushing 1.6HP per cubic inch ON GAS.

Your pro-stock friend probably does not have a big budget, or alot of porting time. I don't mean to DIS him but really WATER JACKETS......come on. The water jackets on the Trick Flows is what makes them so excellent. They eliminate hot spots that WARP the other brands.

OHHHHH I just love those that slam a good product for NO GOOD REASON other than they hit a water jacket while porting. BIG deal. A race shop throws away at least 2 or 3 heads a year going for maximum flow.

If you plan on running consistent 12 second times, you had better have great rods and forged pistons, performance rings and excellent bolts or studs. A balanced engine would be recommended to keep the bearings happy. At that point, you are looking at a good 2,000 dollars on the bottom end.

There is nothing wrong with 1.7 rollers. Whenever I build, I always check piston to valve clearance for both size rockers. I use 1.6 on the street, and 1.7 at the track. It only takes me about 45-60 minutes to change them out.

I BLEED FORD OVAL BLUE

Now go out and start with good brakes, cross drilled rotors, kevlar brake pads and braided brake lines. Add your 3.73 gears. And now have some fun. When you have the urge to go FAST, start with a blueprinted lower end and you will always be glad you did.