Engine for the 83

Ohsplat · February 3rd, 2012, 10:20 PM

Holley 600 carb
torqer II intake
cam Lunati 61012 - Lunati Hydraulic Roller Tappet Camshafts - Overview - SummitRacing.com
twisted wedge 170s

on a stock 302 rebuild.
8.8 rear with 3.55s
world class T5
tubular rear control arms
full msd ingnition
electric fuel pump

Look decent? Im trying to get close to 400 would I need to stroke it? Carb to small?

ryanw · February 3rd, 2012, 10:50 PM

What is this for.....i thought you finished the 83

FastStang91Lx · February 3rd, 2012, 11:09 PM

Almost 400ish crank yes, wheel no

Ohsplat · February 3rd, 2012, 11:20 PM

Nah the 87 is the vert. I am not starting back on the 83.

The normal 83 was 185 at the crank i believe and the 93 was 205. 400 would be a nice upgrade =)

FastStang91Lx · February 3rd, 2012, 11:24 PM

Just food for thought info. In 93 they changed how they rated the motor, so it really isn't any different than 89-92 except for a few tiny changes that didn't really matter as I've read it.

ryanw · February 3rd, 2012, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by FastStang91Lx

Just food for thought info. In 93 they changed how they rated the motor, so it really isn't any different than 89-92 except for a few tiny changes that didn't really matter as I've read it.

+1

Isnt 87 and 88 the same hp to ? I know there not mass air but i still thought they put out the same

FastStang91Lx · February 3rd, 2012, 11:57 PM

Theoretically, they say they were just a tad quicker due to not having the restriction of the mass air meter, but who knows

fogged306 · February 4th, 2012, 07:28 AM

What kind of exhaust? I'm not too sure you're gonna hit 400 at the fly with that combo.

Ohsplat · February 5th, 2012, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by fogged306

What kind of exhaust? I'm not too sure you're gonna hit 400 at the fly with that combo.

Id really be happy with anything over 350. I plan on adding a bottle later like a 125 shot.

From what I read on wiki the 90-90 was 20hp less. 8-89 was 225 and 90-93 was 205.

The exhaust is mac headers with full flowmasters.

ryanw · February 6th, 2012, 10:46 AM

fox body history

Heres some thing i found a while back ago

StangBanger302 · February 6th, 2012, 01:02 PM

Cam and heads seem like a decent match. I'd say go with a 650 Holley or a Pro-Systems carb. Also, I wouldn't use the torqer intake either...On my local forum I can find used Victor Jr. intakes for 100$... If the motor is an original 83 piece, I'm pretty sure you don't have valve reliefs in those pistons. You'll need to flycut for that head/cam combo to make it work. Realistically, I can see 365hp with the parts listed. If you have good exhaust (need to know the diameter) and a Victor Jr. ~390hp is more doable.

StangBanger302 · February 6th, 2012, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by Ohsplat

Id really be happy with anything over 350. I plan on adding a bottle later like a 125 shot.

From what I read on wiki the 90-90 was 20hp less. 8-89 was 225 and 90-93 was 205.

The exhaust is mac headers with full flowmasters.

How big are the headers? Ditch the Flows too..They're very restrictive. I'm getting rid of mine for that reason.

February 3rd, 2012, 10:20 PM	#1
Ohsplat Enthusiast 1983GT No motor or trans Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Middle River MD Posts: 540 iTrader: 0 reviews	Engine for the 83 Holley 600 carb torqer II intake cam Lunati 61012 - Lunati Hydraulic Roller Tappet Camshafts - Overview - SummitRacing.com twisted wedge 170s on a stock 302 rebuild. 8.8 rear with 3.55s world class T5 tubular rear control arms full msd ingnition electric fuel pump Look decent? Im trying to get close to 400 would I need to stroke it? Carb to small? Last edited by Ohsplat; February 3rd, 2012 at 10:22 PM. Reason: forgot something

February 3rd, 2012, 10:50 PM	#2
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	What is this for.....i thought you finished the 83 __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

February 3rd, 2012, 11:09 PM	#3
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	Almost 400ish crank yes, wheel no __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

February 3rd, 2012, 11:24 PM	#5
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	Just food for thought info. In 93 they changed how they rated the motor, so it really isn't any different than 89-92 except for a few tiny changes that didn't really matter as I've read it. __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

February 3rd, 2012, 11:57 PM	#7
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	Theoretically, they say they were just a tad quicker due to not having the restriction of the mass air meter, but who knows __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

February 3rd, 2012, 11:20 PM	#4
Ohsplat Enthusiast 1983GT No motor or trans Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Middle River MD Posts: 540 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nah the 87 is the vert. I am not starting back on the 83. The normal 83 was 185 at the crank i believe and the 93 was 205. 400 would be a nice upgrade =)

February 4th, 2012, 07:28 AM	#8
fogged306 MM Fanatic 89 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,875 iTrader: 2 reviews	What kind of exhaust? I'm not too sure you're gonna hit 400 at the fly with that combo.

February 6th, 2012, 10:46 AM	#10
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	fox body history Heres some thing i found a while back ago __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

February 6th, 2012, 01:02 PM	#11
StangBanger302 Hardcore Enthusiast 1992 Mustang LX 13.0 @ 105 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 2,230 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cam and heads seem like a decent match. I'd say go with a 650 Holley or a Pro-Systems carb. Also, I wouldn't use the torqer intake either...On my local forum I can find used Victor Jr. intakes for 100$... If the motor is an original 83 piece, I'm pretty sure you don't have valve reliefs in those pistons. You'll need to flycut for that head/cam combo to make it work. Realistically, I can see 365hp with the parts listed. If you have good exhaust (need to know the diameter) and a Victor Jr. ~390hp is more doable. __________________ As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep But if I spin, and begin to slide Please dear God, protect my ride

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