trying to build a budget 302

[79stang]

this is all new to me i have a 87 302 ho block i was wondering if i should use the stock crank or get a forged one
maybe someone could lead in the right direction looking to make close to 400 hp

[wazslow]

I would leave the stock crank in it. It will outlast the stock block anyway. I would do a heads/cam/intake swap and call it a day. You can easily make 400 hp that way. You may have to change the pistons depending on what head/cam you go with do to piston to valve clearance. There are tons of choices out there depending on your budget.

[79stang]

i was looking at forged pistons just dont no what ones and i am prob going with the afr heads just not sure what cam but it is also going to be carburated thanks for your help

[adamsvega]

use srp or probe ..best quality for the $$$ as long as spray is out of the picture your can get a cheaper hyper type piston to live a long happy life for 1/2 the $ your not building a 750+ engine dont spend alot . i got 400 h/p claimer motors running alot of laps with less than that!!!!

[79stang]

thanks for your help can i use the stock rods or should i replace them with better ones if so what are some good brands some people say use them but change the bolts to arp

[68 super sport]

buy a chevy bro

[adamsvega]

get them sized with new bolts . if ya want a cam to match the set up pm me

[79stang]

thanks alot brother i will pm u as soon as i get to that point