new guy needs help..

tmoss · 05-10-2006, 07:31 AM

I'd buy a 392 crate engine or a 408 stroker and go carb for that kind of power and have a reliable N/A engine. Sell the 88, I don't see what parts you'll need off it.

Dark Knight · 05-10-2006, 01:11 PM

Ditto, 450HP N/A wont be easy with a 331. If you don't have an engine, go with a stroked 351.
Driveability will be better with FI, but a carb will be alot cheaper. I'd upgrade the brakes and rearend from what the 4cyl cars came with too.

fast_pony · 05-10-2006, 06:37 PM

I was thinking maybe a bigger engine like a 377, but was wondering how hard it would be to shoehorn it into the engine bay..I have seen pics of them and it looks like the headers are right up against the sides..also what kind of suspension would I need up front with the heavier engine. I have nothing yet so I can do just about anything to it, engine wise.

05-10-2006, 07:31 AM	#1
tmoss Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 634	Re: new guy needs help.. I'd buy a 392 crate engine or a 408 stroker and go carb for that kind of power and have a reliable N/A engine. Sell the 88, I don't see what parts you'll need off it. __________________ Tom (Torque) Moss 88Gt 5spd Vert, FLowmaster Catbacks, stock cam advanced 4° @ 108.5° ICL, NMRA prepped GT40P heads 1.85/1.55 valves and 1.7 rockers, MAC P headers Jet-Hot coated, 97 Exlporer intake (ported lower), TB and injectors. 277RWHP/330RWTQ (SAE). http://www.fastlanecars.com/

05-10-2006, 01:11 PM	#2
Dark Knight Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Az Posts: 854	Re: new guy needs help.. Ditto, 450HP N/A wont be easy with a 331. If you don't have an engine, go with a stroked 351. Driveability will be better with FI, but a carb will be alot cheaper. I'd upgrade the brakes and rearend from what the 4cyl cars came with too. __________________ 84 convt,roller 302,AFR's, performer 3.55's, underdrives BBK shorties stock cam, 1.7's 13.58@102.84 and a '68 stang .. project 8 sec street car... 557 big block + N20 :-) http://members.cox.net/darkknight302/68nwrear.jpg

05-10-2006, 06:37 PM	#3
fast_pony Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 21	Re: new guy needs help.. I was thinking maybe a bigger engine like a 377, but was wondering how hard it would be to shoehorn it into the engine bay..I have seen pics of them and it looks like the headers are right up against the sides..also what kind of suspension would I need up front with the heavier engine. I have nothing yet so I can do just about anything to it, engine wise.