Not exactly 5.0 tech but...

[mrltd]

650 is a bit much a stock ford holley or a 500cfm carter/edelbrock would probably be a better choice. Most highly modded 302v8's don't need more than a 650, and that's pushing 300+ hp

[88Vic]

I found this link on FSP: http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/i...arburator.html Since I plan on building up the engine a bit, 650CFM shouldn't be too much, but I could go with 600.
Here's what i'd like to do: port the head and get larger valves and stronger springs, slightly larger camshaft, Offenhauser intake, 600CFM Holley 4bbl, EFI headers for a 2.25" catless true dual exhaust with glasspacks(not sure what size, probably 18"). With that, rear disk conversion, 3.73 trac-loc, aluminum driveshaft, and heavy duty shocks/springs. It'll probably be 5 years before I get all this stuff(if I even get the truck), but it should move pretty well with all that.

[Nathan in MI]

How fast are you planning to run the engine? Keep in mind that the rotating mass is going to be fairly heavy and the stroke is almost 4" long.

[88Vic]

Actually, after researching some more, a 500CFM carb would be more ideal. I'm not looking to make a drag machine, but I do tend to push engines to their limits.

[OVERKILL]

There's a "bucket" that runs at the local dragstrip with a 300 I6 in it, dual quads on it, big twin headers, open, and it runs 10's on motor.

[88Vic]

With all the mods I mentioned, i'd hope to be in the 16's, although since I don't know what these trucks run stock, i'm just guessing. Also I didn't mention that the truck is a manual(most likely 4 speed, I haven't seen it yet) and 2WD.

[Nathan in MI]

There's a "bucket" that runs at the local dragstrip with a 300 I6 in it, dual quads on it, big twin headers, open, and it runs 10's on motor.

Do you have any kind of a general idea of how fast he turns the engine?

[OVERKILL]

Do you have any kind of a general idea of how fast he turns the engine?

I'm thinking 5,500 to 6,000.