Starting to get a modding itch.

[cntchds]

So I've basically upgraded my entire suspension setup save for rear control arms, so I'm ready to start upgrading in the engine bay, but I have no idea where I should start. Every time I see the Trick Flow top end kit I get the itch to save for that, but I don't want to be wasting my money if there is a better way to get the same pieces for less dough elsewhere. Also was thinking I wanted to do an engine rebuild, but the block on latemodelresto is quite enticing, and the benefit of new parts. Would that block come with the dreaded 86 pistons, or should I be safe? I'm burning oil on the stock block, and if I'm going to do rings on this block anyway, and possibly need to get it bored to get rid of any etching and so forth I think I may just be better off buying that block if anyone has one and thinks it's worth it, and everything I have bolts right on. I just want to make sure my stuff from my 94 will work before I drop a whole lot of money there. (When you're 17 $700 is a lot of money)

 

[BruhBrahBrad]

dude is themustangsource down?

 

[cntchds]

mmhmm... and back OT...

 

[BruhBrahBrad]

ok well im not sure But i think You would be better off not buying the block. I think A good machine shop would be able to do all that stuff and bore it maybe for cheaper or a lil more. Then you'd probably end up with a nice 306 right?

 

[Venom351R]

sorry to bust your bubble but $700 is not going to fix your burning oil issue and do mods. You need to get that taken care of first b/c its not worth doing anything else if your blowing oil through your piston rings. When your engine is fixed the Trick flow top end kit is a very good bang for the buck. You Cannot piece together a kit like they have for cheaper when comparing new VS new parts. it comes with everything you will need for a H/C/I install. It seems like a lot of money but piece together the kit with each part separately and you will see how much of a deal it is.

 

[cntchds]

The block comes with "They are then fitted with new, .030"-.060" over cast aluminum pistons and cast rings" which would fix the burning oil problem.

 

[BruhBrahBrad]

hmmmmm.....................deeeehmmmmmmm

 

[OnyxCobra]

The TFS kit is a decent deal but if you know what you're doin you can put your own combo together that will make more power.

 

[LAFENATU]

The TFS kit is a decent deal but if you know what you're doin you can put your own combo together that will make more power.

Agreed.

 

[cntchds]

But the trick flow is such a well known company, and all new parts would be pretty awesome. Huge gobs of power isn't the only thing on my mind, just a nice kick in the tush when I mash the throttle. Reliability is another concern which is why I'd like to stay with a 302 rather than stroking it. Also wanting to stay N/A. An honest 300 is all I really want, but that kit just looks so good... Also I've heard that the 350 HP kit is better than the 360 for a street application. Does anyone have any input on that?

 

[Venom351R]

The only difference between the 350 and the 360 kit is the upper intake. The 360 kit as a slightly better upper intake other then that the kits are the same

 

[Inspector13]

I actually have the Trickflow Street Burner top end kit. I really enjoy it. With my other bolt-ons and tune I am running around 300 rwhp on my stock bottom end 302. It's not the most powerful out there but it is pretty nice and convenient.

 

[Trickflow.GT]

Its a well put together kit...one tip though. Ditch the cam and get a custom CI or FTI cam. it will cost $100 bucks more (once you sell the one in the kit) for a billet cam and is well worth it.

 

[cntchds]

I'm pretty set on that kit since I can get it shipped to my door for 2400, and when I added up my other "ideal" set-ups it costs about the same, or more for parts that are used. The kit just makes sense. As for the rings, I guess I'm going to figure out if it's the head gasket or the rings while I'm doing the head swap, so that can wait til then since there's no reason to drop at least 90 bucks on a gasket replacement set just to do that again when I buy the kit. Only foreseen expense thus far is the elbow for the SN95 style throttle body, and I don't know if I'll need a tune for that cam. Let me know.

 

[Inspector13]

Yeah you will have to buy an elbow adapter, but I don't think they are that much. I have a tune on my car but it's more for the 100 shot of nitrous I run. The cam with this kit isn't radical so I don't think you have to have the car tuned to run it.

 

[Venom351R]

You can make more power then the TFS kit w/ other put together combo's BUT you cannot beat the price of the TFS kit when comparing new VS new parts. Everything is right there in the kit, there is no guess work and all the parts are meant to work together.