Fontana Aluminum 302 Block

Fontana Aluminum 302 Block

what seperates the men from the boys. them is some pricey mechanicals !.

com because they have a lot of info about small block Fords and lightweight, high powered cars in general. With each step up in horsepower handling capability, the blocks get a few pounds heavier, as there is more thickness of iron in the areas that are prone to failure with high horsepower.
Steveamnmn22nd May 2002, 22:40I've been poking around on a forum called cornercarvers.
yep $3500 ! And it was only 25-30 pounds in weight savings.

yep $3500! And it was only 25-30 pounds in weight savings. IHRA and NIRA both seem to forbid V8 cars in all but bracket races, making securing a sponsor that much more difficult.

Thanks for your interest! bill keksz12th May 2002, 20:06Re: aluminum blocksee Fontana: Edward Dudlik12th May 2002, 21:32Thanks, Bill! Alex'sDream13th May 2002, 01:19Originally posted by Alex'sDream: Is there other diffential (is that the good word? Back-End. Something like this gif : but add silver names all around it. Yikes! And its still just a 302. :D ;) miatav8, Steve J/Master ASE/A&P/FCC12th May 2002, 10:20In addition to what Steve said, I lyons davidson solicitors bristol think the 1985-up blocks are the same since the 85 mustang had the roller cam. 2” deck height block, only the taller blocks (can’t remember if they started at 9. These are as light weight as you can find (around 95-100 lb. . You have just described your own solution.
Members of my website and me will soon work on that as a collective project. By the way, I recommend you this book: Got lots of very good comments on it from friends who are mechanics. c9015th April 2003, 02:11I have been looking into an aluminum block for a while now.
Too rich for this country boy! JohnB. ?) that could do the job and fit as easily than the T-Bird? Maybe something newer than 93. they're a first-class organization. Although I am a Ford supporter it looks like the only v-8 out there in a production car is the LS1. it must be some darn good (heavy) hardwood. Alex'sDream12th May 2002, 17:11Hi Eddie.
I can easily move a stock block around my garage, the B50 I have to drag around on its pallette. upon request Fair14th May 2002, 17:55A Ford 302 aluminum block = $3500+. MX-5 Miata ForumWhitch 302 block is the best? MX-5 Miata Forum Performance & Tuning Engine Conversions Whitch 302 block is the best? View Full Version : Whitch 302 block is the best? Alex'sDream11th May 2002, 23:19Hello everybody.
Alex'sDream12th May 2002, 01:44Thanks for your fast reply Steveamnmn! We'll try to build an engine that will gives somethings like 400 or 500hp so I think the stock block could give us some problems. Nevertheless, I about wet my pants when city planning san francisco I read that Rousch estimated the engine would cost $18,000 labor. My favorite thread is a fellow who's having his road race, aluminum block Windsor built by Rousch Performance. Build it stong and lean on it! Bon chance avec votre l'auto! (My French is much worse than your English). If you take a look at the last messages, you'll understand why I was missing since last september. I also have a big ol' honking Probe Track Dominator main stud girdle that probably adds another 10 lbs. The earlier blocks will work too but you have to run a flat tappet cam with matching distributor gear or do a retro roller cam kit. If we need 40K$ we'll try to find sponsors for that.

If you are making much above 400 horsepower, there is a new "Sportsman" 302 block available from Ford Racing Performance Parts that is good to at had bad day song least 650 horsepower, probably more, with a main stud girdle. I then contacted Wynne Speed after Steve A.
The new Corvette drive-train meets all of your requirements, at reduced weights. Thanks for the details on the other block. This car will be the same color as my website and the name of the members who will work on it will be on the car. gave them such a glowing report and they said they could get the block without difficulty.
Considering the cost to do one of these conversions right, especially if you’re going to go through the car completely using new or newer parts-brakes, springs, shocks, roll bars, paint, wide wheels and tires, Martins kit or its equivalent, exhaust, tranny, differential, etc. The Rousch name has long been synonomous with high performance Ford stuff.
. I'll take the bang for the buck.

apollo dvd copy v4.20 Tim or Don at 785-842-9256, Mon. 8:30 to 5:30 CST or 24 hour Fax 785-842-2810 or E-mail at Jhawkerfmd@Aol. I think I will command the Ford Racing Performance Parts Magazine too. I'd be quite curious about this one, as it would make a lightweight 302 swap all that more appealing. If you have the horsepower, this is weight you cannot afford to shed; a lighter motor won't make the car go fast, stop, or handle better if it's broken. ? I just paid $350 for my aluminum, 346 cubic inch, 6 bolt main V8 block. 2 spare gear sets, extra clutches and Steels and blanket, $4500.
The Tranny will also probably be a T-56. Dart has developed and is now selling, although not in large quantities it seems, an aluminum 8. this boy will stick with his tired 'ol stock block ! rsa2nd April 2003, 20:54Originally posted by JohnB. 11 May 2002, 22:20: Message edited by: Alex'sDream Steveamnmn12th May 2002, 01:02Comment ca va, mon amie? Any of the 88-95 stock blocks will be the same.
dohcpanther7th April 2003, 17:30Fair do you work for or are you going to attempt the swap yourself? I have a 02 sport so using a 5. Scotth 4v3rd April 2003, 00:09I bought a "B50" sportsman block for the 331 I'm building for my mustang. This car will be a sort of mascot, a business card for other similar project.

You wouldn’t save much weight over a thin walled block, but you’d get the strength of the heavier blocks and a better shot at a more even weight distribution should you be aiming at 400hp or greater.
is mostly in the places that like to break under stress, I'm willing to live with that in exchange for the ability to handle bigger power.
Zorba would organic logic music alabama roll over oldfart3rd April 2003, 10:06Originally posted by oldfart: QUOTEOriginally posted by Alex'sDream: qb I think the Ford 302 Sportsman is a good choice. a well built stock short block can survie street duty. 00, 3 sets Rocker Stands, Titanium Valves, new and used, Mallory Super Mag victoria coach station arrivals 4 Coils, new and used, Caps, Wires, PSI Rev Limiter, Lenco 3 Speed Trans.

185, which would be 385 ci at 3.
I work hard for it! No guts no glory! ;) I'll try to find the thread you're talking about. , the extra $4G may not be that big of a percentage of the total.

It appears that it will sell for around $1900. The Ford Motor Sport aluminum block is made by RDI as far as I can tell. If money were no object we would all amoxicillin 400 mg5 cc be sporting Ferraris and dating super models and this forum would have little traffic. 375 Bore Fontana Block, comes with 1" lifters, $3750. I'm french if you don't remember (or don't know) me. I guess they're decent engines. Is there other diffential (is that the good word? Back-End. I'll talk about this one to my mechanics.
They are also often used at 500 horsepower and frequently break at this level.
? Did somebody already made a search about this question? Mack14th May 2002, 11:58Found this while searching for aluminum block info, you could have a very light engine if you have the bucks: k rock 105.7 kingston Race Equipment For Sale: Virtually new pr. Is there other diffential (is that the good word? Back-End. I can easily move a stock block around my garage, impact india its population the B50 I have to drag around on its pallette. I think the "Sportsman" will be able to make the job. Sure enough, the Sportsman block is 10 lb.

To be compliant I need an engine as new as the car.

(I'm Atkins-dieting to make up the difference). 00 and many many more Fontana/Arias Parts. Ack! I checked on the weight of this block previously, before choosing it, but I called the Ford Racing tech line again today to verify what I thought I knew. You can bolt on a plethera of accessories for 650 HP, or leave the stock 400 HP alone. They are often used to 450 horsepower with success. FRPP also sells a full racing block that is very strong, but around $1600.
:) BrianV821st May 2002, 20:06Terry, Good that leaves you $3150 for the golden shoehorn that makes it fit :) PS There was a twin turbo LS1 Vette at OTC, and it didn't even blow up. ?) Maybe something newer than 93.
Here is a similar thought: Look at the 400 HP Porche aluminum V8 and transmission.
I think the Ford 302 Sportsman is a good choice.