Hey Draco and Jack
I just re-read the posts and it seems like its going to be a 393 come hell or high water
Here are a couple 393s to tempt you with. I went a conservative 9.5:1 on compression and a conservative shorty header with mufflers on exhaust. Then I went radical on some hydraulic roller cams.
Victor Jr heads since they flow great and are priced well. 750 carb. Engine A is for the lads that love that monster large, flat and early torque curve to rip the lips off their face from 0-60. Engine B is for the lads that prefer a little less TQ and a little more HP for cutting a path at the local autocross and road course. Enjoy
http://www.cobralads.com/desktopdyno/393a.gif
http://www.cobralads.com/desktopdyno/393b.gif
Engine A's stats
434HP@5000 488TQ@4000
Engine B's stats
436HP@6000 413TQ@5000
A's Cam
http://www.cranecams.com/motorsports...ler/449761.htm
http://dab7.cranecams.com/SpecCard/D...1=Display+Card
Bs Cam
http://www.cranecams.com/motorsports...ler/449581.htm
http://dab7.cranecams.com/SpecCard/D....asp?PN=449581
Please note that I think it is a good idea to first talk to a cam manufacturer's Tech Support line before making an engine decision like this. Here is Crane's 386-258-6174
I just noticed a error in my research. CamA wants at least 10:1 and CamB is out of the pump gas range with 11:1. Let me see if I can find a substitute. Here is a quick engine C with cam 449651
Engine C's stats (10:1)
456HP@6000 462TQ@4500
http://www.cobralads.com/desktopdyno/393c.gif
at 10:1, engine A moves up a little to 446HP and 497TQ
Draco, I see you are going to check out Speedomotive. One of my favorite kits there is their long rod 372W. You might check it out and see what they think about it. It is a nice 448HP @ 6000 and 455TQ@4500. Sweet graphs and a slick little engine.
http://www.speedomotive.com/Ford%20351w%20to%20372.htm
Andy
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