rough horsepower estimate

[craigh]

hi guys,what would be your opinion on my estimated engine hp,its a 1978 ford 302,rebuilt using new rings,valves,standard cam,crank bearings etc.... weber 500,mallory ignition system,eidlebrock torker 2 intake,and gds custom made exhaust system
The mustang the engine came out of is listed as being 150hp which is pretty sad,but it was an emissions friendly unit,most of which i dumped.It feels very lively having only put 450 miles on it,but am curious as to what hp it should be producing.
planning on modding later next year but want to enjoy the car a little first!:tu

[kdavies3]

Hi Craig, take a look at this link it should give you some idea and for possible upgrades too.

we should get together for a run soon before the weather turns too cold.

http://www.roadcraftuk.co.uk/engine_....htm#302_stand

http://animatedgif.net/flags/-flags-uncat/Wales.gif

Kev Davies
Dax, 383ci Chevy Stroker, Tremec TKO
South Wales

[craigh]

cheers kev,went out tonight for a run on the st brides road from newport to cardiff,a very entertaining stretch if your near there soon!:tu

[Iain]

Hi There,

If you find a place / someone that can give you that kind of info, I wouldn't mind knowing what mine would produce :-

1971 Ford 302 bored +30 with 1966 289 heads (higher compression)
Badger Flat Top Pistons with Grant Piston Rings
Cloyes Roller Timing
Edelbrock Performer Plus Camshaft
New bearings & gaskets throughout
New Pushrods, Valves & Rockers
Edelbrock Performer Intake
Cart 650cfm Carb
Ignitor II ignition system with Ignitor II Coil & Leads
Standard Oil Pump
SVO Pulley Set
Standard Airtex Cast Iron Water Pump

Cheers.

[cushti]

Just take it for a rolling road tune - many places do it (look around though as prices can range wildly from 50+). The dyno sheet will reveal all like bhp, torque e.t.c.

Craig: the cam is the heart & soul & as you say it's standard then it must be holding it back, especially as you have the custom exhaust to let it breathe. One like the Performer would suit this engine & up your bhp a fair bit.
If you go for a meatier cam then I'd also think about a bigger carb like a 600cfm for more rpm music (wouldn't cost much at all as the Weber would return a fair amount of money to cover a bigger one).

Just my two-pence worth (is that the saying?).

[robert]

Just as a side note, I spent a bit of time talking to Ken at EDA last night about my LS1, and as usual we got onto other topics.

He has just sent out a 289 engine to a customer and it produced over 400hp, not bad for a 289!!!!!!

[craigh]

the only problem for me is there isnt a decent rolling road within a hundred miles of the cardiff area unless someone knows any different,and i aint got no roof at the mo!

[Iain]

Only problem for me is that my car ain't even finished!:} :}

Come to think of it, I ain't even started the engine for the first time yet!:} :}

[kdavies3]

I thought there was a rolling road up your way, near Caerphilly? Sorry about the spelling.
Some where near the A470. I can't remember who told me.

http://animatedgif.net/flags/-flags-uncat/Wales.gif

Kev Davies
Dax, 383ci Chevy Stroker, Tremec TKO
South Wales

[cushti]

Are any of these any use? I cannot recommend any at all as I haven't used them as all I've done is pinch these details off another website who say they have rolling roads:

Tel: 01558 823368..................... Fax: 01558 822659
The Old Creamery, Ffairfach,
Llandeilo, Carms, SA19 6UH

Oxon area - Dino at Owen Developments, 01865 820580
Cheshire - Mikeanics, 01260 297115

Tipton Garage
Tipton St. John
Sidmouth Devon
EX10 0AF
Tel: 01404 812091

Interpro - Thornbury near Bristol - 01179 412777...book the boss Dave Griffiths to do the work