I need some tips for my mini-stock.

[soonersublime]

Alright guys...I've searched the forum and found a few answers, but I need a little bit more advice before I start ordering parts and put together my engine for my mini-stock race car.

First and Foremost I have rules that I have to abide by and of course everything else I want these to be somewhat affordable HP to Dollars spent kind of things.

Alright I have to have a stock exhaust manifold. Is it true that a manifold out of a Ranger 2.3 is better than the one out of a mustang? Is the Intake manifold any better on a Ranger or is it the same?(not allowed to use SVO parts either.

Flywheel..Rules state that I have to have a stock flywheel that weighs no more than 16 lbs. Now I have heard that Escort flywheels fit 2.3 engines and I was curious if this were true? oh and I am not allowed to modify the flywheel(drill holes etc...)

Alright on the pistons I need pistons that i can hook up to a Long-stroke(5.7)
the pistons have to be flat top. Now I would love to go all out with the Mahley's but $500 for 4 pistons..Is it worth it? Is the hp difference from Mahleys that much better than that of let's say Wiseco's flat tops?

Well that's all I am going to ask for now...but if you can think of any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it..

P.S. I'm already getting my counterbalances shaved on my crankshaft. so I know about this one already.

 

[HyYoSilver]

Alright I have to have a stock exhaust manifold. Is it true that a manifold out of a Ranger 2.3 is better than the one out of a mustang? Is the Intake manifold any better on a Ranger or is it the same?(not allowed to use SVO parts either.

Yes, the Ranger exhaust manifold would be much better. It has longer runners than the Mustang's, and will give better flow and more torque. Don't know if the intake is any different.....?

Can't help much with the other questions.....

Alright on the pistons I need pistons that i can hook up to a Long-stroke(5.7)

OK, where can I get one of those 5.7 stroker kits...?

Is the racecar a Pinto?

 

[soonersublime]

The 5.7 stroker kits can be found at esslingerracing.com and a few other places. I got mine from a freind but I the pistons weren't flattop so I need to find something different.

 

[Stinger]

He means it uses a 5.7" rod I assume...which is actually a "long rod kit", not a stroker kit.

 

[ccphil55]

not trying to get into trouble, but check out 4m.net it is more of a strictly racing forum and has lots of great information there.