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Originally Posted by Seraphim38
the T45, TKO500 and other Ford Mustang manual transmissions, before the T56 in the Cobra, Corvette and Viper, are rated at only 350rwhp and do break at that hp level. I know first hand.
The Ford 4.6 and 5.0 liter bottom ends, before 2003 would fragment pistons if pushed past 350rwhp. I can show you pictures from my 4.6 after this happened.
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Yes, you don't want to do more than 300whp in a stock 302. The block it's self is dead in the 400-500whp range.
If you are looking to ditch a stock KA and have modest power goals, a Mustang swap will do you good. Weld the rear end, get some coil and go burn rubber with that awesome 302 sound.