Can a 302 hang with a 351?

Smothers · 05-05-2007, 12:52 AM

I am curiousto know if a 289 or 302 can be built that can equal or out perform a 351c or w? Lets say with a budget of $4,000 max. and the car is a 67Mustang. I assume cubic inchs will give the 351 the edge.

atomsk680 · 05-05-2007, 12:57 AM

are you talking about stock for stock?

67mustang302 · 05-05-2007, 01:08 AM

All things being equal, cubes have an advantage...but different engines work different ways...something like a 302 has a shorter stroke and can wind higher to make power more easily than an engine with a longer stroke, there's too many variables really. The biggest advantage I see in a 351 is stock block vs stock block the 351 can take more power before it breaks.

Smothers · 05-05-2007, 01:17 AM

No, modified.

atomsk680 · 05-05-2007, 01:24 AM

if they were both modded to the same specs, then the 351 would win

dodgestang · 05-05-2007, 01:31 AM

I've seen 302s run 11s and 408 (351 strokers) run 13s.

Your performance goals, car use goals, and budget will define what motor build it best for your application

andrewmp6 · 05-05-2007, 05:41 AM

it all depends on the parts you use both can make some high power

superdavid · 05-05-2007, 05:59 AM

In the end I think your budget and the craftsmanship of the labor would decide. Like it was previously said, you can make a 302 run in the 11's with a 408 in the 13's.

MidNite27 · 05-05-2007, 09:19 AM

I'm planning on making my 302 at around 415hp. I think she'll be able to hold up.

Brandontyler65 · 05-06-2007, 02:22 AM

just remember $MONEY$ is the best power adder to any engine