Posted by Ken (32.101.132.106) on February 17, 2001 at 12:12:37:
In Reply to: Stumped again..... posted by Fastman on February 16, 2001 at 06:19:26:
: I am constantly back and forth on what engine I am going to build for my car. I am aiming for "RACE" use. I am currently saving up for the rebuild which I am planning on for Oct. I have posted various engine ideas, but I am never totally focused on only one engine. I usually think of 2-3 combos. Usually I think "new technology", with a Cobra R 5.4 DOHC. Unfortunately, this is impractical because extensive mods would need to be carried out (i.e. shock tower removal). So I eventually settle with a 331 (stroked 302) with Victor Jr. or Trickflow R heads and a supercharger. But when I think of this, I also think of the 351 C. The 351C is more "period" correct looking and has more CI. The Cleveland would get BlueThunder race heads and NOS or Supercharger (unsure at this time). So as you can see I am having a hard time deciding which way to go. I am going to have an est. 10K to invest in strictly motor, then plus NOS or supercharger. What would your oppinions be if you could choose?? 5.4 DOHC with shock tower removal, 351 C (possibly needs shock tower removal??), or a 331 Supercharged? My goal is to be a high 9 to low 10 sec. car. I will have tranny questions soon.
Mark is on the mark!! Yes since we can't know just what your personal goals are and they will keep changing with time. There are numbers of combos that will work when properly excuted. Large displacement and smaller breathing assisted setups will do it.
Go getum Tiger.