need some info for build options

[fbodyjohnny]

putting aside the current list of mods that are in my signature, this is what i'm aiming to get done on the side. im looking for opinions, advice, anything...
i would like to have an engine built for a single T60 turbo setup with a rwhp goal around 550-575. i have been told a 347 would be ideal, as well as a 8:0:1 compression ratio. for the transmission and rear end gears, i need help deciding. been looking a lot on latemodelrestoration.com and other sites at a T-56 magnum transmission, and 3.73 rear end gears. would that be too much for a turbo setup or would i want to come down a notch... i am no expert on any of this, i only know the basics and can only learn from all of you. i know there are lots of people on here that can lead me in the right direction. i want to build up a huge list, basicly every nut and bolt needed. opinions? advice? thanks ahead of time everybody.

[fbodyjohnny]

and since im new to the site, heres the link to my "newb" thread... pics of TITS and car inside...

http://www.dfwmustangs.net/forums/showthread.php?t=100&highlight=newb

[fbodyjohnny]

was thinking about this for a transmission..

http://www.ddperformance.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=151cPath=108_96

driveshaft..

http://www.ddperformance.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=138cPath=111_135

rear end gears & axles..

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/LRS-4204SDK-A/79-93-Mustang-88-31-Spline-Severe-Duty-Rear-Axle-Kit-5-Lug

suspension..

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/UPR-2005-93K/79-93-Mustang-Upr-K-Member-And-Coil-Over-Kit

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/UPR-200209/79-98-Mustang-Upr-Chrome-Moly-Upper-Lower-Rear-Control-Arm-Kit

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/LRS-TQBOX-K/79-04-Mustang-Torque-Box-Reinforcement-Kit

brakes,,, (ditch the axles in the kit and sell for cheap)

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/SS-SPA1122/1987-93-Mustang-50L-Complete-5-Lug-Disc-Brake-Conversion-Kit

cooling...

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/MIS-RADKIT79M/86-93-50L-Mustang-Complete-Radiator-Upgrade-Kit

[fbodyjohnny]

this is all things i have been researching for some time now, over time i will find everything i need but i seriously need yalls help when it comes to gettin an engine built for the T60 setup

[VaderTT]

I did all that with a stock short block, tfs heads, 3:27 gears, mpt70, 42lbs injectors and twin walbros.

[bonnie&clyde]

get a 351 block, its more likely it will last longer with that hp you are reaching for

[fbodyjohnny]

thanks guys, i been waitin for somebody to post on here all day lol. as for the engine, i will take any advice on that, i was told by someone i would need the cubic inches for sure, but not to go cheap on the block. dart all the way, stud gurdle, everything. i wont be making daily visits to the track with it, i jus dont like goin big on power without a bulletproof setup. what changes with a 351 setup?

[VaderTT]

No such thing as big power on a stock 302 block. 351 with a short fill FTMFW!


or lsx!

[fbodyjohnny]

seems to be a bit of appreciation for the 351 eh? fill me in, lets say i call up a shop, tell them what is going to be "attached",,,, to the engine, and they build me a 347 (dart block) with all the bells and whistles,,, and then,, i have another shop build a 351 with all the same bells and whistles, whats the deciding factor? (other than the obvious +4 ci )....

[fbodyjohnny]

tryin not to be difficult here lol but for me, this is a HUGE issue cuz i just cant make up my mind.

[bonnie&clyde]

you will need alot of new parts like headers, distributor, oil pan intake... it might be a little more expensive but it will be worth it with the reliability of knowing it can take that power better than a 302

i was in the same boat as you are and when it came down to reliability with that amount of HP i choose the 351

[VaderTT]

You could buy a forged bottom end windsor stroker for around the same price as a dart block (only the block) + machining.

My friend has a forged short filled 8.5:1 392 stroker for sale right now around $3400.

[fbodyjohnny]

nice, where exactly can i find that forged bottom end windsor stroker? and is that amount up to the dart block in strength?

[fbodyjohnny]

also, would buying the 5 lug conversion kit i had linked above that also comes with the brakes, is that going to mean no E-brake???

[fbodyjohnny]

good block? whats better, iron or alluminum?

http://adperformance.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=192