Why no power ?
I have been on this case for some time. I have 1966 Mustang with 1972 302 engine. The answer is:
- No compression ratio, bad intake, no exhaust, low torque, no possibility to use aggressive cam.
My solution is ( what I am doing now ):
- Flat top pistons decked to zero.
- 1967 C6AE 54.9 chamber heads, light home porting, 10:1 CR ( found from second hand ).
- Edelbrock Performer RPM manifold.
- Headers.
- Comp cams XE262 K-kit.
- 500CFM mechanical Carter ( yes you did read right, not bigger. I have been involved with European cars and japanese motorcycles and best result comes when the carb is the smallest part of setup )
This is not maybe the best choice for maximum "hi-stall power", but I am quite sure this is the way to gain a lots of "every day" power. My car is anyway 4-speed manual and I am looking for violent throttle response.
I have been on this case for some time. I have 1966 Mustang with 1972 302 engine. The answer is:
- No compression ratio, bad intake, no exhaust, low torque, no possibility to use aggressive cam.
My solution is ( what I am doing now ):
- Flat top pistons decked to zero.
- 1967 C6AE 54.9 chamber heads, light home porting, 10:1 CR ( found from second hand ).
- Edelbrock Performer RPM manifold.
- Headers.
- Comp cams XE262 K-kit.
- 500CFM mechanical Carter ( yes you did read right, not bigger. I have been involved with European cars and japanese motorcycles and best result comes when the carb is the smallest part of setup )
This is not maybe the best choice for maximum "hi-stall power", but I am quite sure this is the way to gain a lots of "every day" power. My car is anyway 4-speed manual and I am looking for violent throttle response.