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Jrcmutang
01-08-2013, 08:43 PM
Alright, I currently have a basic 302 turbo set up, with a stock block. The car put down 541 to the wheels. I am also running 15lbs of boost though. My question is I have a 1974 351 windsor block with a stock cast crank, SPR forged pistons, and eagle rods. This would all need machining of course. Or do I look into getting into like a Dart block 331 set up, thats used and ready to roll. I also have a set of Eld. Performer RPM to go on top, I know I know it will choke it, but for now its going to have to do. Should I just build the 351 that will need to be taken to a 357, or sell all that and get a block with pistons and all the jazz ready to go?? Plus I was thinking that the RPM's wouldnt choke the 331 as bad?? More boost right?? Gotta keep up with the Jones??? Opinions welcome!

Walter
01-08-2013, 09:12 PM
Dart 331. With the 351 you will need to mod the kit. Also you will need a bigger turbo. Whats the fuel system? Trans?

dsmawd350
01-08-2013, 10:12 PM
there are 2 built boost ready shortblocks on here ready to roll for good prices. buy one and rock and roll

Jrcmutang
01-08-2013, 11:18 PM
stelth 340 intank and 60lbs

Jrcmutang
01-08-2013, 11:19 PM
going c4 auto

2Fast4You
01-17-2013, 05:22 PM
Just build the 351W, if you hurt something or destroy a block the loss is minimal compared to the after market blocks. It doesn't sound that you will be exceeding the factory 351W block potential, just an opinion.

TooFast98Cobra
01-17-2013, 05:23 PM
my R 331 is on here. make offer dude. I want it gone

2Fast4You
01-17-2013, 05:28 PM
There are a few good power adder short blocks on here for a good price as well.
Can use all your existing parts most likely, the 351W will require some changes that may make it just as cost effective to stick with a 8.2" deck set up.

Jrcmutang
01-22-2013, 09:40 AM
I am looking for something I can grow into, I am at the ticking time bomb stage with my block. Id like to get something and not shoot for the 800 rwhp mark, but something I can set up to make the power I am at now, get the max out of it, then turn it up a little more and go from there.

Pitbull1052
01-22-2013, 10:18 AM
I'm at a similar spot with my set up just no power adder. In the next year or so I'm going 393 or 427 I really want a 427. You could ask everyone on here and we all will have a different opinion I guess what hasn't been asked is what's your end goal HP or a time or ??

TooFast98Cobra
01-22-2013, 02:25 PM
How much $ you looking to spend is where I would start to make decisions.

Jrcmutang
01-25-2013, 04:32 PM
hahah well ive never been a big person on hp level numbers or any particualr times, im about making good power and it lasting. i relaize that with anything, when its going to break there is nothing you can do to stop it, but i like taking baby steps into more power