$2500 to spend....what would you do.....

[91 FOX 5.0]

definitaly do the h/c/i then later on add a supercharger

makes the most sense to me :shrug:

there is nothing like all motor power

edit: also a buddy of mine just did a h/c/i swap on his car and he originally want to spend only 2500 but by the time it was done it ended up being a little over 3 grand, just gotta think about the unexpected things that might come up


James

 

[Kevins89notch]

i THINK I MIGHT GO WITH THE S-TRIM USED IDEA.

USED S TRIM- 1500ISH
42'S- 200
MAF- 350
PMS-900


THATS 2900 IF I CANT FIND A USED PMS.

I got 42s and a matching pro-m for $350 total. On my 89 notch, besides gears and exahust, I bolted on a stock pullied used S-Trim, 36s, Pro-M, Crane ignition, set the timing, fuel pressure, and ran 11s. A combo like that doesn't really need a professional tune. I just had a timing retard, and was set.

 

[cobra4rat]

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=351659 not $2500 but what the hell.

 

[19COBRA93]

Definitely the S-trim. Reliable, easy, best bang for your buck. You'll probably make enough power that you won't have to even touch the H/C/I down the road.

I've seen several 500 RWH stock motor boosted '93 cobras.

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

I would pack up and go to Vegas for a 3 day weekend!!!:rockon: :banana: :rockon:

 

[BADBOYSPACK]

There is always the Bunny Ranch, you could spend it there too.

 

[carguy19]

I would pack up and go to Vegas for a 3 day weekend!!!:rockon: :banana: :rockon:

I had a property in vegas from 2000-2005, I was there more then 30 times.

I kinda wore it out

 

[5liter]

I would do:

AFR 185s $1500
custom ground Ed Curtis cam $250
port match the stock intake $150
A9L swap with a Lightning MAF $250
Good SCT tune $300

Enough left over for beer and gaskets.

 

[carguy19]

I would do:

AFR 185s $1500
custom ground Ed Curtis cam $250
port match the stock intake $150
A9L swap with a Lightning MAF $250
Good SCT tune $300

Enough left over for beer and gaskets.

Correct me if Im wrong but wouldnt 185's cause piston to valve clearance issues?

 

[5liter]

Correct me if Im wrong but wouldnt 185's cause piston to valve clearance issues?

Yeah. The pistons valve reliefs would need to be ground a bit.

 

[tommygun]

depends on the cam, not just the head. A small cam with minimal duration with 185s can clear a stock piston.

 

[5liter]

depends on the cam, not just the head. A small cam with minimal duration with 185s can clear a stock piston.

According to AFR they would need to be modified. Would backing the rockers off to a 1.6 fix that problem?

 

[LEE93COBRA]

185's are unnecessary on a 302 anyways. There isn't enough gain to justify them over the 165 heads.

185's are better suited for 331-351 motors in my opinion

 

[5liter]

185's are unnecessary on a 302 anyways. There isn't enough gain to justify them over the 165 heads.

185's are better suited for 331-351 motors in my opinion

The 185s have very similar flow numbers to a TFS twisted wedge which are a proven performer on a 302. They also would give you some room to grow if there is a stroker on the Horizon. just my opinion.

TFS TW @500 lift
251 int 2.02 valve
187 exh 1.60 valve
AFR 185 @500 lift
267 int 2.02 or 1.90 valve
185 exh 1.60 valve
AFR165 @500 lift
243 int 1.90 valve
185 exh 1.60 valve

 

[~Ray~]

Get a used Kenne Bell, you can squeeze a good 10lbs out of it & shit your pants everytime you hit the gas.

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

I had a property in vegas from 2000-2005, I was there more then 30 times.

I kinda wore it out

30 times might do it:beer: I was there 3 times in 2006, and I can't wait to go in 2007. Everytime I went there things were always different from the last time, can't believe all the condos going up!! I have only been there in 75-80 degree weather, I want to experience the 110+ temps there.:burn:

 

[carguy19]

30 times might do it:beer: I was there 3 times in 2006, and I can't wait to go in 2007. Everytime I went there things were always different from the last time, can't believe all the condos going up!! I have only been there in 75-80 degree weather, I want to experience the 110+ temps there.:burn:

Uh yea. Me and 3 friend bought a 2 BR 2BA condo there for 485,000 in 2000. We sold it about a yr and a half-2 years ago for 1.4 mil. Real estate is crazy in vegas.

www.turnberryplace.com

That was our development.

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

Nice...site and place...

Absolutley....the first time I went there compared to the 3rd time...night and day difference, totally changed, but still fun. All of the condos I saw being built were already sold. Must be nice to have 500,000 to 2.5 million to drop on something that isn't even built yet...:coolman:

 

[EV1L_SVT]

S-trim with bolt-ons got me 420+rwhp. Well worth it.

 

[carguy19]

Nice...site and place...

Absolutley....the first time I went there compared to the 3rd time...night and day difference, totally changed, but still fun. All of the condos I saw being built were already sold. Must be nice to have 500,000 to 2.5 million to drop on something that isn't even built yet...:coolman:

all you need is 10% pre construction bro. Its not as hard as you might think.