where to go next?

longlive289s · Nov 20, 2010

So the sig basically states where I'm at right now. full bolt on's 'cept forced induction. I always hear the stock blocks start breaking when you hit the 400rwhp #'s. here is where I'm stuck

1) love drag racing
2) love autocross

This car is built for auto x. I'd like tho to still pump out bigger numbers and still be able to do both, along with cruise it down the streets every once and awhile. I know this is a tall order.

My co-workers are all huge drag racers and say pull the engine, drop a 351w in it and stroke/bore the hell outta her. Another co-workers is an auto-x guy that says i should just TT the thing.

I know the engine wont take TT's, It will easily take a s/c or a T with some bigger injectors tho. I know it's hard to put you guys in my shoes what im kinda stuck. I wanna break 450rwhp...eventually (500 would be awesome if it were street able....). I've always wanted a combo of a good drag/auto x/ and just a daily cruiser on rare occasion.

I know the stock block aint cut to do this chore and some after market blocks are probably in order. should i look at newer 302's, 347 (tho that's a little harsh), 331, etc. Basically a best of all worlds kinda car. Right now im thinking an after market durable hard as nails 302 that could take a not super extreme TT.

ideas?

5.0kid · Nov 20, 2010

you may want to keep with a 302 base for ease since it sounds like your going to want to go with an aftermarket block anyway. I'd say a 331 then you can turbo it or supercharge it to your liking. A 302 block will also keep some weight down off the front end with wanting an autocross demon!

ivan12 · Nov 20, 2010

A low compression 331 with some 205 heads, a good intake, and a T-trim with meth injection should get you close enough. A good suspension setup is going to help a lot more than pure power though. Also depending on what hp/tq and how much you abuse the car the drivetrain is eventually going to blow up. With that much power you'll need at least a bigger tranny and some 31 spline axles

longlive289s · Nov 20, 2010

thanks for the replies. I know my suspension is probably decent enough, but ya i really want a TKO 6 speed (argh i need $2k lol). ya i just wasnt sure. i was thinking a 302 after market stroked out with some kinda F/I

got5.0 · Nov 20, 2010

buy an evo...

5.0kid · Nov 20, 2010

got5.0 said:
buy an evo...

lol

longlive289s · Nov 21, 2010

got5.0 said:
buy an evo...

i think id have to shoot myself lol

modo · Nov 21, 2010

ivan12 said:
A low compression 331 with some 205 heads, a good intake, and a T-trim with meth injection should get you close enough. A good suspension setup is going to help a lot more than pure power though. Also depending on what hp/tq and how much you abuse the car the drivetrain is eventually going to blow up. With that much power you'll need at least a bigger tranny and some 31 spline axles

my 331 with 205s, and the t-trim with no meth made 632 on pump gas. t-trim is no slouch