maximum horsepower for '86 302?
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02-22-2001, 09:53 PM
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maximum horsepower for '86 302?
I have a 86 F-150 with a 302, and EFI, 2WD It was my grandfather's truck and I plan on fixing it up. What will increase the horsepower the most? I don't have alot of money so I need to make what I do increase it alot. And would it be that difficult to get positive traction? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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02-23-2001, 02:48 PM
A blower would probably increase the power "the most". However, they cost around $3,000 plus installation labor (if necessary). The usual intake & exhaust mods work OK. The heads could use a lot of work (port & polish) and really pick up the power from what I hear.
Luckily, parts for the 302 are relatively cheap because of the Mustang crowd. You might check some of the 'stang sites & see what they've done.
Luckily, parts for the 302 are relatively cheap because of the Mustang crowd. You might check some of the 'stang sites & see what they've done.
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02-23-2001, 05:18 PM
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02-23-2001, 10:23 PM
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the great thing about your engine is it shares alot of parts with the 5.0 mustang. be careful of a cam change as it uses speed density which does not alow for a lot of changes. depending on your budget 2 thing come to mind. first is (if it will work) an edelbrock intake manifold, on a stock mustang this was worth between 20 to 30 h.p.(around $450) second is set of ford gt-40 heads iron heads (around $700). you can do a bunch of bolt on thing but these 2 items really cut to the chase. so for $1200 you can pick up an honest 50 h.p. than latter you can add headers , pulleys, throttle body, a cam can work but a custom chip would be required. if your budget is tight i would look into just the intake.
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02-23-2001, 10:33 PM
