ssg66stang
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I posted this on another part of this website but was told I might have better luck here getting ideas and advice from people that have the experience...so here goes.
So, I was able to come across a 1968 200 cid block with a 1978 250 head for a new motor build that I want to begin. Eventually I plan on using a VI head but for now the 250 head will have to do. I want to either turbo charge or supercharge the motor, nothing too radical but I would like a nice clean setup with good power.(not sure what kind of power is realistic to expect from one of these builds) I know that you can spend $1000's and get crazy power but my pockets aren't that deep. I was thinking somewhere in the $2500-3000 range (not including the VI head). I have done some basic research on the topics but I was hoping that someone on here with actual experience could give me the pros/cons of each setup and some good recommendations on the type of parts that will hold up to the added boost.
I plan on taking my time with the build so once the block is machined, I'm going to start from the bottom-up so the first parts that I think I should be looking for are - crank, cam (no sure what type of profile would be best), pistons, rods. How much should I have the blocked bored? What CR should I be at for either setup? Is 250rwhp realistic with the car being very reliable?
Thanks in advance!
So, I was able to come across a 1968 200 cid block with a 1978 250 head for a new motor build that I want to begin. Eventually I plan on using a VI head but for now the 250 head will have to do. I want to either turbo charge or supercharge the motor, nothing too radical but I would like a nice clean setup with good power.(not sure what kind of power is realistic to expect from one of these builds) I know that you can spend $1000's and get crazy power but my pockets aren't that deep. I was thinking somewhere in the $2500-3000 range (not including the VI head). I have done some basic research on the topics but I was hoping that someone on here with actual experience could give me the pros/cons of each setup and some good recommendations on the type of parts that will hold up to the added boost.
I plan on taking my time with the build so once the block is machined, I'm going to start from the bottom-up so the first parts that I think I should be looking for are - crank, cam (no sure what type of profile would be best), pistons, rods. How much should I have the blocked bored? What CR should I be at for either setup? Is 250rwhp realistic with the car being very reliable?
Thanks in advance!