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MaD_WoG · 02-25-2004, 03:32

how can i get 220 rwkw on a 302?.... or should i say how can dad...
as we are both on P plates, thats all we can have with an 02....
whats the best way?

AU2XLSV8 · 02-25-2004, 03:45

302 in xd????
BOOST!

TTNOS8 · 02-25-2004, 15:07

What do you mean only a 302 on your P's?

Put at least a 351 crank in it and go from there.

Nitrous or boost are probably the easiest & cheapest options.

fairlanebyford · 02-25-2004, 15:27

How do you arive at the magical number of 286 rear wheel horsepower (220rwkw)?

That's about 360hp or 275kw at the flywheel, or 1.2hp per cubic inch.

Have a lazy $10k to spend?

As mentioned above, rebuild the engine as a 351, keeping the 302 block to maintain matching numbers. You'd be back near 1hp per cubic inch; a much more achievable figure within a budget.

lukeh · 02-26-2004, 01:22

Have'nt you ever seen the Movie 'Mad Max' , Where the Mechanic say's "Speed's just a question of Money , How fast do you want to go ???". But seriously , if you want to spend some Money , a good start is Solid Lifters , Extractors and good Mufflers etc..., 351 crank and rods inside your 302 block . As the block and pistons are the same , Your Block No. will still read as 302 to RTA and Cops etc... . However , use Open Chamber 351 Heads and fit single Groove 4V Valves, 302 Heads [High Comp] will make your engine ping on regular pump petrol . Also , with significant power increases you must strengthen your Engines 'bottom end' , and Modify Driveline to suit to take maximum advantage of Modifications. Try to balance it all out to your driving capabilities , Budget, and practical requirements of the intended vehicle.

xdc351 · 02-26-2004, 02:43

220 rwkw?

Ask TTNOS8 how much work he's done to a 351 to get close to that, then add $4000+ to get a 302 to the same level.

There is probably 10 cops/epa agents in VIC that know how to measure the stroke of a 301/351. I would, and did, take the risk.

Go the 351, aim for 180rwkw and a driveline tocope with the power and work up from there.

MaD_WoG · 02-26-2004, 02:43

**** is it that expensive?.. i though a bit cheaper than 10k

347 · 02-26-2004, 02:54

how to get 220rwkw's............347, 10.1comp,248@.050 solid flat cam,decent heads will get you 235rwkw's......its that easy

apolloxbgt · 02-26-2004, 03:18

The engine no's dont show wether it's a 302 or 351 on vic roads computer's anyways,I've asked them several times when changing eng no's, so just drop in 51 and work from there.

lukeh · 02-26-2004, 19:45

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Originally Posted by apolloxbgt

The engine no's dont show wether it's a 302 or 351 on vic roads computer's anyways,I've asked them several times when changing eng no's, so just drop in 51 and work from there.

I thought they did , But if they don't .... even easier .