Help with combo to make nice horspower

corydjb305 · 07-17-2009

Hey everyone i have an 88 mustang GT. Ive already converted it to mass air. I have trick flow upper and lower track heat plus spacer,24lb inj, flowtech headers, x pipe, magna flow exhaust and a 75mm tb. i need help completing a nice combo for my stock 302 bottom. thanks

nigel · 07-17-2009

Welcome to the site.

Bullitt95 · 07-18-2009

What are your goals?

**EagleAutosports** · 07-18-2009

What's the intention with the car? Daily driver? Smog a concern?

corydjb305 · 07-19-2009

Hey thanks for welcoming me. Well I want to keep this car as a daily driver, but I just want to get some more stuff to go with what I already have. I ve already eliminated the smog stuff. I ve been told to get a trick flow stage2 cam and some 165AFR heads and then if I decide to go with a 347 or 331 later I ll have the parts already.

**EagleAutosports** · 07-20-2009

The 165 heads are a good choice but they'd be small on a stroker engine. The TFS 2 cam is a bit much with a 302 unless you compliment it with corresponding parts but it'd work fine in a stroker. I'd say some bigger heads than the 165 with the TFS 2 cam would be best.

Bullitt95 · 07-20-2009

If you're pretty sure you're gonna take the stroker route later on, it's better to get the right parts now so I'd suggest the aforementioned TFS 2 cam and AFR 185's. You'll also need 30lb injectors and a 255lph fuel pump for a stroker but your 24lb'ers will do for now while you still have a 302.

Stroked95GT · 07-20-2009

I dont know the specs on that cam but you may want to check valve-piston clearance with the stock pistons

corydjb305 · 07-21-2009

Ok. now we getting some where. Im about to do some research, so I can find a good price on some 185 AFR heads and that TFS 2 cam. If allowed could you guys recommend a place or site. Oh im gonna go all out with the 347. how much should the heads cost

Stroked95GT · 07-21-2009

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Originally Posted by corydjb305

Ok. now we getting some where. Im about to do some research, so I can find a good price on some 185 AFR heads and that TFS 2 cam. If allowed could you guys recommend a place or site. Oh im gonna go all out with the 347. how much should the heads cost

Anywhere from $1400-$1500 for the AFR 185's. I think mine were $1411 from jegs. I just checked and they are the same price: AFR SB-Ford Outlaw Street/Race Aluminum Cylinder Heads - JEGS I got the 58cc combustion chambers for higher compression.

Bullitt95 · 07-21-2009

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Originally Posted by Stroked95GT

I dont know the specs on that cam but you may want to check valve-piston clearance with the stock pistons

I can almost guarantee that you'd need to flycut the pistons to gain clearance with AFR 185's and a TFS 2.

corydjb305 · 07-21-2009

Thanks. Im about to find a 347 short block and get with jegs and get those heads. I already have a new set of 24lb injectors,but summit said i could send them back since I never open the pack. That way I can get the 30lb. Im on my way

**RLG34750** · 07-21-2009

if you are building a 347 i recommend going with a custom grind for the cam rather than one off the shelf....

FYI..... the cam should be the last element of your build......

corydjb305 · 09-02-2009

Hey everybody I didnt know making hp would drive me nuts. My first baby is on the way so know stroker for now.

corydjb305 · 09-02-2009

1988 mustang GT. I have 24lb inj, mass air conversion, mass air meter cal for 24lb inj from JD performance,75mm tb, 1 5/8 header, 2 1/2 x pipe, trick flow upper and lower intake, cold air induction (BBK),magna flow exhaust. the car looses power going into 2nd gear. would anyone recommend I get the trick flow upper kit without the intakes bc I have them already.