i was just reading another post and i know everyone says the stock blocks are weak but read this guys post do you think its true that he is running a stock block with this much HP
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-Mat[/QUOTE]
I'm brand new to this site and just want to make a comment:
I have a 93' fox body with a stock block 302 (GT-40 crate engine and bottom end) with Trick Flow Track Heat 190s, TF upper and lower, custom cam, 12psi procharged with helical gearset, 42# injectors. I just got back from dyno tune and it put down 522rwhp and 449rwtq. This equates to roughly 600fwhp, which was the highest I was willing to go.
It is quicker than my buddies dad's Z-06 and I agree with the above comments..450-500rwhp is a blast on the street. I have Nitto 555s and it hooks well, but much more than 500rwhp and I can only see full enjoyment coming from the track. I was at 449 rwhp with GT-40P heads 1.6 RR and cobra upper and lower (all mildly ported) with b-303 cam. It had much better street manners before I changed top end and cam.
I have every intention of going to a 4-bolt main 331 Dart short block later (hopefully next summer when i have time).
Would love to hear peoples thoughts.