331 Test In Hrm

ack fia · #1 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 10:00 AM

There is an interesting article about the Ford Racing crate 331 cu. in. in Hot Rod Magazine this month. Looks like a great option for an FIA.
Anyone have any experience with one?
Pat

ERA2188 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 01:51 PM

Is it built with the new "Boss 302" block?

Terry Stapley · #3 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 02:34 PM

I think I would be a little concerned with the 12.5 compression ratio!! HP numbers are great though!! 530!!

blykins · #4 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 04:24 PM

530hp with only 331ci tells me that it wouldn't be nearly as streetable as a larger displacement engine. I haven't seen the article, but I would imagine that the hp peak is pretty high which may tend to make it a little fussy while you're driving downtown.

Curt C. · #5 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by blykins

...., but I would imagine that the hp peak is pretty high which may tend to make it a little fussy while you're driving downtown.

7,200 RPM. and yes it utilizes the new boss block. They said the dyno results were achieved using 91 octane

Dwight · #6 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 08:04 PM

I call it "magazine horsepower".

Not real horsepower. Electric water pumps, special headers, high rpm cams, special carbs, intake and heads. All the tricks.

IMHO
Dwight