Let's talk radical small block fords.

[R3_82GT]

My 408 has a RPM air gap and poly motor mounts under a 2" cowl hood. No problem getting it to fit at all. And that is a stock k member.

[Blackpony]

It may be possible to fit a 351 under a stock hood. I wont guarantee it with have a filter though. You can get a multi port intake with a 4150 flange and an accufab tb. But as for price, expect to spend 20k+. Just the heads alone are gonna cost 6k+. A rotating assembly that will be "reliable" at those rpms will cost in the 6k range not to mention shaft mount rockers, the correct pushrods (your regular run of the mill 5/16 will not last not to mention the deflection they will give.) It will all add up in a hurry.

[91CoupeMike]

It wouldnt be that hard with a 351 based build but fitting it under the hood is the problem.

Maybe a small cowl will have to go on if needed.

[Sleeper]

It wouldnt be that hard with a 351 based build but fitting it under the hood is the problem.

[91CoupeMike]

To make thay kind of power you will need a cylinder head that flows in the 280 range at .400 lift, carrying out to around 360-370 at .800 lift and not backing up past that. It will require at least 12:1 compression, a large amount of duration, the intake manifold will need to match up and not restrict the cylinder heads, headers will need at least 1 7/8 primaries with 3.5 exhaust to back it up. It will be a very rowdy setup. Your hp goals will be much easier to obtain with 400+ ci. 700 hp is a pretty large feat and trying to compare a nascar engine to what you want is apples to oranges.

I know on the NASCAR comparison, It was just a reference to engine size, rpm and power output.

If I can fit a tall deck 408 or larger in my car without having clearance and fitment issues im all for it, I don't want to use an aftermarket hood and I don't want to drop my subframe a whole lot and make things fit funky like the steering shaft, struts, headers ect..

I priced out a valve train last night and it was around 4k for the stuff that I figured would be ideal.

Ed curtis solid roller cam kit
Jesel belt drive, with belt driven crank trigger and distributor cap.
Jesel shaft mount rocker arms
Jesel solid link bar lifters

With 400++ inch motor, low 9s high 8s n/a should be in the realm of possibilities.

[Blackpony]

To make thay kind of power you will need a cylinder head that flows in the 280 range at .400 lift, carrying out to around 360-370 at .800 lift and not backing up past that. It will require at least 12:1 compression, a large amount of duration, the intake manifold will need to match up and not restrict the cylinder heads, headers will need at least 1 7/8 primaries with 3.5 exhaust to back it up. It will be a very rowdy setup. Your hp goals will be much easier to obtain with 400+ ci. 700 hp is a pretty large feat and trying to compare a nascar engine to what you want is apples to oranges.

[91CoupeMike]

A 700hp n/a small block anything will not be fun to drive even with a manual transmission. Here's some free advice. Do a Cobra brake conversion and start buying suspension parts from the MM catalog. You will have much more fun driving the car around.

Yes, I know that it'll be a shaky, surgey, stalling turd, but as long as it doesn't overheat I'll be fine. You're right, it won't be something my girlfriend can drive, and I'm fine with that.

[BMCSean]

Super Vic lower converted to EFI then a 6061 intake elbow and an Accufab 90mm throttle body.

[jw33]

A 700hp n/a small block anything will not be fun to drive even with a manual transmission. Here's some free advice. Do a Cobra brake conversion and start buying suspension parts from the MM catalog. You will have much more fun driving the car around.

[91CoupeMike]

I know someone that has a 408 under a stock hood.

What kind of intake set up?

[BMCSean]

I know someone that has a 408 under a stock hood.

[War Machine]

Perhaps, almost 50k a year before taxes at age 24 working at autozone isn't too shabby IMO, def not choo choo monies though.

good for you man, thats good money for a youngster. I gotta pick up a shit load of cans to scrap that kinda loot

[91CoupeMike]

Something like this, with a larger piston in a dart block.



And make it work like this



I really don't see it being too terribly difficult.

[91CoupeMike]

Yeah no SBC for me man, lol

I have a TKO now instead of the t5, I know it will cost 10-15k easily in just the motor, not looking to build this over night.

I don't see why a built 8.8 can't hold up. weld the tubes, maybe even a brace with a 31 or 33 spline spool with good axles and 9 inch ends, base line or wolfe rear suspension with an anti roll bar should work just fine. I don't even think Id need coil overs, probably just some stock v8 springs or team z drag springs and with the rest of the car in line it should be capable of the 1.3 60ft I'll need to reach my goals in et.

[lilvega]

specifically:

For sale is a 434 Cubic in. Racing engine. Built by Hampshire racing. It's Kinsler Fuel Injection and has 12 degree Brodix heads. It produces 900+ HP. $10,500 or best offer. Please ask questions if needed.

http://www.racingjunk.com/Sprint-Cars/182367952/434-Cubic-in.-Racing-engine.-.html

But the distributor is on the wrong end of the engine!