What's so great about a 5.0?

[72' Stang 351 H/O]

I want to hear your opinion on the 5.0.

I personally don't like it, having a block that can't take over 500 horse,isn't for me. As someone once said "If it doesn't scare you, it's not powerful enough". Sure 500 horse is alot, but I want more, who doesn't?
So tell me what are the pros and cons of a 5.0.

[SkylineUSA]

My factory 5.0 block can handle over 1000hp, its not my fault that everyone else use the crap ones.

Less weight, aftermarket is pretty darn good, will fit in a lot more engine bays, nothing like a 5.0 strocked to 331 reving to 9000rpms all day long

5.0 will be more than 100lbs off the front end, over a 351C, so throw a few turns, and the 5.0 will say bye bye. Straightline, the 351C is pretty darn good.

[351wStang]

If you make over 500rw n/a on a clev your lookin for trouble. I have read tons of articles, talked to a couple people, and seen more than 1 picture of a 351c needing a sleeve because a rod beat hell out of the factory bore. The 351c is pretty much limited to power output as well as the 5.0. My 351w should handle 750hp no problem, but I'll keep it around 600ish rw until I get a Dart block.

[72' Stang 351 H/O]

Lucky me, our 72 Mach 1 has forged internals. Me and my dad don't plan to even bring it over 500 horse, more close to 400. He wants to keep it near stock.

[Underground_Killah]

the 5.0 i had was great, i loved the 302, it's reliable, great aftermarket, and the damn thing runs forever. i've seen 1200hp 302's.... with my own eyes. there's no stopping those things if you have the money to spend.

[TheStang00]

plus the 302 sounds amazing.

[351wStang]

Originally Posted by Underground_Killah

the 5.0 i had was great, i loved the 302, it's reliable, great aftermarket, and the damn thing runs forever. i've seen 1200hp 302's.... with my own eyes. there's no stopping those things if you have the money to spend.

Those 1200hp 302's did not use the stock block or crank or anything. If you have seen a 1200hp stock block 302 then the block was broke and they just didnt know it yet.

[SkylineUSA]

Only a Boss 302 block might handle 1200hp, like the one I was refering too. I know 1000hp is well within its limits.

[72' Stang 351 H/O]

Originally Posted by TheStang00

plus the 302 sounds amazing.

Alot of engines sound great.

[BlackGT2000]

More motors sound like shit though haha.

[TheStang00]

it sounds better than the ls2 corvette i saw today... but id still like to have that vette.

[72' Stang 351 H/O]

Originally Posted by BlackGT2000

More motors sound like shit though haha.

You have to love the low rumble(let alone the scream) of a 60's-70's performance engine.

[G-man422]

^ Very true.

[TheStang00]

Originally Posted by 72' Stang 351 H/O

You have to love the low rumble(let alone the scream) of a 60's-70's performance engine.

turn up your volume for this just in case your not sure, yes thats the original 60's version.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...ord+gt40&hl=en

[Underground_Killah]

Originally Posted by 351wStang

Those 1200hp 302's did not use the stock block or crank or anything. If you have seen a 1200hp stock block 302 then the block was broke and they just didnt know it yet.

oh no no no the block was a grand by itself, custom built. i was told after about 900hp you've gotta go with aftermarket, but still.. 900 hP!!!