I was just wondering how good this setup is? That main reason i ask is because if i go with that setup i would just replace the upper intake manifold with a kenne bell supercharger after awhile. Are those heads good for supercharged applications? I will also be running the other usual upgrades, 75mm TB, 80mm MAF Meter, 42 lb injects, 255 lph fuel pump, water pump, 6G alt upgrade, Fuel rails, radiator, and electric fan. Is there anything else i would need? I want to do this right the first time. And i would also make the stock block a 306. It only has 80K on it and has never seen the track. Would the FRPP engine kit work well with the 306? along with the kennebell? I'm looking for #'s in the 400's and i feel that setup is worthy with a good tune. Thanks for any help.
306 Engine. Ford Racing Engine Kit. H/C/I
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BigHairyMonkey
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ShortThrow50
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yeah. they tell me that all a 306 is, is a 302 with the cylinders cleaned up. Why not bump up to a 331 stroker for nearly the same cost
Trick flow isn't some God like you all make it out to be. Everyone puts them up on some ridiculous pedestal. The TW heads may be better, but it's not like there is some enormous difference between X heads and TW heads.
You'll have plenty of fun with a B (or E) cam, X heads, 1.7 rockers, and the cobra intake. You might make a few less HP than the TW kit, but who cares. Just make sure you call Ford and get the baffle for the Cobra intake.
You'll have plenty of fun with a B (or E) cam, X heads, 1.7 rockers, and the cobra intake. You might make a few less HP than the TW kit, but who cares. Just make sure you call Ford and get the baffle for the Cobra intake.
Dean85GT
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Are you serious? How does an entire stroker kit cost the same amount as a set of pistons required after boring the block 30 over?
mustanggt5pt0
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For me I went with the 306 because of cost. I know its not going to give me any more power, and to be honest I just want a fun streetable car and not for all out racing. I don't think anyone goes with the 306 for increased power. Total cost was around 400 bucks for forged aluminum pistons, rings, wrist pins, and block bored over + labor and tax. I don't think that was such a bad deal
If I were to do a stroker kit I'd want forged everything which dramatically increases the price of things.
ShortThrow50
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Iam sorry man for the way my post sounded. It does look ridiculous the way it sounds. I was leaning towards purchasing a short block assembly. Its worth it that way imo to upgrade for a few bucks.
For me I went with the 306 because of cost. I know its not going to give me any more power, and to be honest I just want a fun streetable car and not for all out racing. I don't think anyone goes with the 306 for increased power. Total cost was around 400 bucks for forged aluminum pistons, rings, wrist pins, and block bored over + labor and tax. I don't think that was such a bad deal
Then why do people even bother to do it? I really don't get the whole idea of going 306, it yields no performance advantage, but costs more than just rebuilding a 302. If I was going to bother having a 302 bored over, I would go further than just 306.
mustanggt5pt0
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BigHairyMonkey
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^ we're talking about N/A numbers, the more displacement the more hp/ per pound of boost. Imagine what your neighbors car would put down with a 331 or 347 or 393
