Best blocks for set up

[midnightrumble1]

Hi im planning to go twin turbo soon on my 87 gt and i wanna know which blocks can hold up to 1300-1400 hp? Im new to this but i herd the r302 is pretty good. I want to know my options. thank you

 

[MaximumRisk]

Personally I prefer the Dart blocks, they are a little more expensive but require less machine work.

 

[midnightrumble1]

thanx, but are there any other blocks that can hold some decent power?

 

[94Gt5.0]

I like the Dart setups alot, and with their new block its possible to get 363ci from a 302 based block.

The Man O' War blocks are a good choice as well, but are pretty pricey.

 

[midnightrumble1]

thanx for your input guys

 

[EHA Racing]

We are making about 1,000 with an R302 block but I wouldn't push it over 1,200. Dart and World would be what you are looking for.

 

[1QWKVERT]

I hope you make a shit load of money because your looking at abour 30-50 grand to achieve that goal

 

[midnightrumble1]

thanx for your help guys, it wouldnt cost me that much cause i do all my own work plus i got some money help lol. it will be a fun build

 

[1QWKVERT]

thanx for your help guys, it wouldnt cost me that much cause i do all my own work plus i got some money help lol. it will be a fun build

That doesnt mean anything, i do all my own work too, my buddy built a 8 second 1097hp mustang, making power like that isnt cheap, he spent about 50 grand in a 2 year period and then it wont be reliable as you think it will, everything on that car has to have supporting mods and your gonna break shit too.

but i mean its worth it

 

[midnightrumble1]

lol yep its worth it

 

[fiveohhfox]

r302

 

[midnightrumble1]

thanx for the input guys

 

[stanginthe11s]

If youre going to do it, then do it right and get a dart or world block. To do that kind of build youll need the best parts everywhere, theres just no way around it. Just some advice, the words "I do all my own work" and " Im new to this but I heard" really dont go together when it comes to a build like this, youre going to need alot of knowledge and about 15 grand for the motor to start. I can usually beat most on the price of a dart block if Im doing the build, just putting that out there lol. good luck.

 

[midnightrumble1]

im new to mustang motors but i have built race motors for other different cars before. I have the knowledge of building, but new to what blocks to use for my build lol. thanx for info

 

[TBapp3]

Well I wish the best of luck too you on your build!!!!Keep us posted!

 

[1QWKVERT]

If youre going to do it, then do it right and get a dart or world block. To do that kind of build youll need the best parts everywhere, theres just no way around it. Just some advice, the words "I do all my own work" and " Im new to this but I heard" really dont go together when it comes to a build like this, youre going to need alot of knowledge and about 15 grand for the motor to start. I can usually beat most on the price of a dart block if Im doing the build, just putting that out there lol. good luck.

Scott your a geneious, btw see sig

 

[jkstang78]

I went with the Worlds product Man Of War block http://www.worldcastings.com/.
2 reason, 1st they are right on long island In S/C. 2nd Block is said to hold up to 2000 hp.

Here are some pics of the block

TECHNICAL SPECS


Material: High density cast iron
Deck Height: 8.200"
Deck Thickness: .600" minimum
Cam Bearings: Stock - can be bored to 60mm
Lifter Bores: Cross-feeds between pairs to maintain pressure
Bore: 3.990" (bore to 4.000") or 4.115" (bore to 4.125")
Cylinder Head Attachment: Stock plus 2 extra head bolts per cyl. (not req.)
Maximum Bore: 4.200"
Water Jackets: Expanded for better cooling
Lubrication: Priority main oiling system
Filtration: Integral mount for spin-on filter
Oil Pan Rails: Stock Ford
Crank Clearance: Can use up to 3.500" crank
Main Caps: Splayed billet steel, nodular iron, 4 bolt
Oil System: Has .500" feed; bosses for dry sump
Weight: Approximately 200 lbs.

TECHNICAL SPECS


Material: 357 T6 Aluminum
Deck Heights: 8.200"
Deck Thickness: .600" minimum
Cam Bearings: Stock - can be bored to 60mm
Bore: 3.990" (bore to 4.000") or 4.115" (bore to 4.125")
Cylinder Head Attachment: Stock plus 2 extra head bolts per cyl. (not req.)
Maximum Bore: 4.155"
Water Jackets: Expanded for better cooling
Lubrication: Priority main oiling system. Dry sump capable
Filtration: Integral mount for spin-on filter
Oil Pan Rails: Stock Ford
Crank Clearance: Up to 3.47" stroke
Main Caps: Splayed billet steel, 4 bolt
Oil System: .500" galleys
Weight: 108 lbs. with caps and sleeves

 

[midnightrumble1]

thanx for that info, might go with world block, thanx