can it handle 400hp?

I have found a way to achieve 400hp from an `87-`93 302ci while using a stock cam and maintaining natural aspiration with a $3000 budget including the stock engine. The problem is that I have no idea if the corresponding stock 5-speed transmission will withstand that kind of thrashing "more than twice." If not, what is the better alternative? :screwy:

Thanks for any and all usefull info!!!

A T-5 is a wild card, some people have been running that long term without any problems and some people have blown it running much less. Obvously power/speed shifting is a no no, if you want to strengthen it you can G-Force it, but those kits are very expencive.

How are you going to acheive those numbers? N2O or Boost? Its N2O, that a big shock to the drive train, boost is a little softer.

My T5 WC had 30,000 miles on it, til I sold the car. It was still as strong, and shifted without any issues, but I had an S-Trim. If it had N2O for the power adder, I think the trans would have bought the farm by then.

How are you going to acheive those numbers? N2O or Boost? Its N2O, that a big shock to the drive train, boost is a little softer.

My T5 WC had 30,000 miles on it, til I sold the car. It was still as strong, and shifted without any issues, but I had an S-Trim. If it had N2O for the power adder, I think the trans would have bought the farm by then. He said he's staying N/A, which I dont see happening if he's trying to reach 400 hp.

What do you mean, he will be using a stock cam:screwy:

What do you mean, he will be using a stock cam:screwy:

By stock he means it fits in the stock block :evillol:

Hey thanks for all of the replies, as far as the horsepower for dollars spent I simply found an inspiring technical article from CarCraft. I think this is the link

http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/116_0307_ford_302_v8_engine_buildup/

Obviously I'm unfamiliar with the hardware so here are my questions...
1- Is the "T-5" the stock tranny? and where can I find details on a "G-Force kit?"
2- Are there any aftermarket companies that produce complete trannys at that hp rating? :screwy:

Thanks everybody!!!

interesting article

very interesting article. thats why ford needs to go back to making engines with a larger bore like they used to. the mod motors are more square in design for emissions.

Would this also apply to the 94-95 GT's?

Would this also apply to the 94-95 GT's?

i dont see why not, its the same engine. they actually show the increase on a 95 gt with the 165cc heads on the airflow research website. just the heads alone on their website give a 41hp increase.

Hey thanks for all of the replies, as far as the horsepower for dollars spent I simply found an inspiring technical article from CarCraft. I think this is the link

http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/116_0307_ford_302_v8_engine_buildup/

Obviously I'm unfamiliar with the hardware so here are my questions...
1- Is the "T-5" the stock tranny? and where can I find details on a "G-Force kit?"
2- Are there any aftermarket companies that produce complete trannys at that hp rating? :screwy:

Thanks everybody!!! Yes it's a T-5, http://www.gforcetransmissions.com/tran_gt-5.asp

Wow, if its true.

Dyno numbers really do not mean much.

Wow, if its true.

Dyno numbers really do not mean much.

true have to factor in weight, track, rim/tire rotation/size and gearing

imo the stock tranny starts to shit out at anything above 350 horse, id say get a tremec.

i read that article when it came out years ago, im building it when i have the coin

well the regular T5 i had in my 82 lasted about 4 months of strong shifting at about 330 crank horsepower. when i got a rebuilt wc it lasted about 2 years and now its finally going out, so its all up to you. rebuild wc or upgrade.

well the regular T5 i had in my 82 lasted about 4 months of strong shifting at about 330 crank horsepower. when i got a rebuilt wc it lasted about 2 years and now its finally going out, so its all up to you. rebuild wc or upgrade.



^^^I remember that stuff. Those were some good times!^^^ LoL