Reply to thread

Message: <blockquote data-quote="95PGTTech" data-source="post: 594133" data-attributes="member: 9525">your stock block will easily make 400-500rwhp. you'd easily get into the 10s with the modification list you have there. a s/c kit on the stock 5.0 will make anything from 250whp right out of the box to well over 400whp with upgraded pulley and supporting mods - I'm not suggesting running that power level on the stock motor for long, but it could make that power.as far as what you need, you could go from that power level to upgraded headunit, pulley, more fuel, etc. to just a stock 5.0 with rods and pistons in it and make 500whp+ plenty enough to split the block. it wouldn't be efficient, but that's the benefit of boost. a 331 with an off the shelf very mild cam and an out of the box aftermarket head and intake manifold, nothing fancy no big money needed, will make 500whp all day long.but start small, like you said, handle the t56 swap first. good weekend project. quite a bit of cash too, small increments don't hurt so bad.</blockquote>