351w swap or not for me.

[rei-04]

Hi, I know this topic has been beat to death, but I am trying to find out if I really need to go with the 351w swap or not.

I am just trying to figure out if I want to use a 302 w/ AFR heads and supercharger or if I should just swap it out for a 351.

I am not interested in making this a drag strip ride. I want pure street power and wanting about 450-500 hp at the flywheel.

I know with the 302 I will save weight, for handling ability. I really don't need or want 600+ hp so, I don't think I need the 351. Especially considering I won't be running slicks to handle that kind of torque.

Any help with this would be great

 

[rei-04]

anyone or thing

 

[11sec87]

sounds like you already decided. theres not much a 302 cant give you vs. a 351 especially w/ good heads and a blower.
good luck.

mike

 

[onefastlx]

go with a 331-347 stroker bro,the 351 will be a pain and more expensive as you will need alot of extra stuff to get it to fit in a stang.Its not the worth the hassle since you arent looking for all out power anyway.

 

[11sec87]

"go with a 331-347 stroker -" amen ! see $ignature.....

 

[rei-04]

thanks for the reply's. I think deep down inside I was going to do the s/c 302 over the 351, but I guess I just needed some re-assurance. thanks