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495 HP at 7,400 Small-Block Ford Build

This is the correct way to build a 500hp small-block Ford that just begs to be revved. Trust us.

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302Ci Small Block Ford Exhaust Ports
What is not well known is that AFR raises the exhaust ports on these heads by 0.125 inch, which is one reason the exhaust ports work so well.
302Ci Small Block Ford Exhaust Ports
What is not well known is that AFR raises the exhaust ports on these heads by 0.125 inch,
PARTS LIST
DESCRIPTION PN SOURCE PRICE
AirFlow Research 205cc heads 1450 Buyafr.com $1,838.19
ARP head studs 154-4203 Summit Racing 149.95
ARP intake bolts 454-2001 Summit Racing 31.95
ARP flywheel bolts 200-2802 Summit Racing 10.95
ARP balancer bolt 150-2501 Summit Racing 20.95
ARP oil pan stud kit 254-1901 Summit Racing 42.95
ATI balancer 918895 Summit Racing 369.95
Autolite spark plugs, race plugs AR-3923 Summit Racing 21.52
Clevite main bearings MS590H Summit Racing 69.95
Clevite rod bearings CB634H Summit Racing 10.25
Clevite cam bearings SH1321S Summit Racing 21.69
Comp Cams street roller cam kit CL35-770-8 Summit Racing 599.95
Comp Cams roller rockers, 1.6:1 1332-16 Summit Racing 285.95
Comp Cams timing chain set 3135 Summit Racing 69.95
Comp Cams pushrods 7937-16 Summit Racing 153.39
Edelbrock Super Victor intake 29285 Summit Racing 389.95
Ford Mexican 302 block used Swap meet 300.00
Holley 750-cfm HP carb 80528 Summit Racing 663.95
Mahle piston, 4.030-inch bore SBF165030F06 Summit Racing 680.95
Milodon oil pan 31600 Summit Racing 349.95
Milodon oil pump 18800 Summit Racing 78.69
  • 302Ci Small Block Ford Stainless Valves
    Sporting 2.08/1.60-inch stainless valves, the 58cc chamber made the static compression 10.0:1. The tight chamber is necessary to make compression with only a 3.25-inch stroke.
    302Ci Small Block Ford Stainless Valves
    Sporting 2.08/1.60-inch stainless valves, the 58cc chamber made the static compression 10.
  • 302Ci Small Block Ford Mechanical Roller Cams
    Mechanical roller cams are the kings of horsepower and also allow you to fine-tune horsepower or torque depending on minor changes to the lash.
    302Ci Small Block Ford Mechanical Roller Cams
    Mechanical roller cams are the kings of horsepower and also allow you to fine-tune horsepo
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