I am currently trying to upgrade/mod my factory 302 to get some extra horse power. I was looking into getting the Edelbrock 2091 Top End Kit for simplistic reasons and everything matching and ready to set up. The E Top End Kit seems to also have some very decent reviews as well as results. Engine work is not really my most knowledgeable part of a vehicle unfortunately so, a lot of my ideas come from chatting with friends and lots of research online, therefore, I am looking for some opinions from more experienced members that could point me in the right direction.
Budget really isn't a concern for me but at the same time I'm really only looking for about 300ish horse power. I've seen a lot of reviews where the model 2091 E Top End Kit has been tested on dyno and as been true and accurate. I have also seen 1 or 2 reviews where it hasn't been accurate at all. I have a mechanic who is a family friend who works on my car but he is very busy to answer all my questions and concerns and once again.. I like other opinions and options as well. At the end of the day, nothing beats experience and the good old trial and error method from other members on this forum. Once I get an idea of what I'm going to do with this engine and my friend sets it all up, I will be taking it to a specialist to get the engine tuned.
This is what I was thinking so far,
since I am moding the engine with the E Top End Kit, I was also thinking that I should probably change out my factory exhaust manifold to some nice shorty headers and add a 600CFM Holley carb. I've been trying to find out the best shorty headers to get but I am having a hard time finding the right answer. Other than the headers and carb, I'm not sure what else I really need or what else to add to this build to make it better. I will consider all options, ideas and criticism of course!
Thanks in advance guys!
- vroom, vroom
Budget really isn't a concern for me but at the same time I'm really only looking for about 300ish horse power. I've seen a lot of reviews where the model 2091 E Top End Kit has been tested on dyno and as been true and accurate. I have also seen 1 or 2 reviews where it hasn't been accurate at all. I have a mechanic who is a family friend who works on my car but he is very busy to answer all my questions and concerns and once again.. I like other opinions and options as well. At the end of the day, nothing beats experience and the good old trial and error method from other members on this forum. Once I get an idea of what I'm going to do with this engine and my friend sets it all up, I will be taking it to a specialist to get the engine tuned.
This is what I was thinking so far,
since I am moding the engine with the E Top End Kit, I was also thinking that I should probably change out my factory exhaust manifold to some nice shorty headers and add a 600CFM Holley carb. I've been trying to find out the best shorty headers to get but I am having a hard time finding the right answer. Other than the headers and carb, I'm not sure what else I really need or what else to add to this build to make it better. I will consider all options, ideas and criticism of course!
Thanks in advance guys!
- vroom, vroom