Quote Originally Posted by racing305
Hey everyone!
I just bought an 1989 Fox with an 1995 302 in it; i want to make it quick and be able to drive it on the street once in a while.

I have already put in subframes connectors and a roll cage. Next is a short throw shifter and 4.10 gears.

After that, i'm at a lost as to what to do to it (to the motor).

I' m planning to race it once per one or two months but the rest of the time it's gonna be on the street.

I have 1200$ to put in this year, and then 5K every other year for the next 3 or 4 years.

So what do you suggest? Exhaust, suspension, etc. Oh yeah! I forgot to say, i want it to have an amazing handling on the street.
The bottom line is the newer 5.0 blocks can only handle 450 to 475 hp at the crank which can be done with the 331/347 with good heads and a good hyd. roller cam.
If you are wanting more than that take a look at the Dart block.
On some of the other Ford forums you will get a lot of complete B.S.
They all claim they have 550 + hp which would really push the limits of a stock 5.0 block.
If you don't mind a little hood scope you could always build a 408/ 418 Windsor with a stock 351 Winsdor block and a stroker crank.
The 351 W block will handle the 550 hp area.