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1988 Fox Body Mustang GT With A 302 BluePrint Crate Engine Hits The Dyno!

Created by Andrew Perry / 5 min read
Date Created: 1/17/2025
Last Updated: 2/6/2025

See how a new BluePrint crate engine does on the dyno in this 1988 Mustang GT!

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Crate engines and power numbers go together like peanut butter and jelly. However, it's rare to see what a crate engine will make at the rear wheels due to the myriad of setups that exist in the hot rodding world. Whenever we started to offer BluePrints 302ci crate engine, we wanted to get one in a Fox Body Mustang and put it on our own chassis dyno. Well, the opportunity came a knockin' since our 1988 GT, dubbed Project Introvert, needed an engine. 


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Relative Dyno Information

  • Temperature: 92 Degrees
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Stock 5.0L Engine
  • Clutch Fan
  • Free-flowing H-pipe
  • Smog Pump Delete Pulley (Dyno use only)
  • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back
  • T5 Transmission (4th gear pull, 1:1)
  • Factory Driveshaft
  • 2.73 Rear Gear
  • Rear Wheels: 17" SVE Mesh Wheels w/ 275/40/17 Nitto Tires
  • Rear Brakes: SN95 Cobra Rotors (11.65")
  • 93 Octane
  • Holley Terminator X w/ Basic "startup" tune






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BluePrint Engines 302ci Crate Engine: Chassis Dyno Runs in a Fox Body Mustang | Can it make 300rwhp?

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Published on 2024-10-10
Crate engines and power numbers go together like peanut butter and jelly. However, it's rare to see what a crate engine will make at the tires due to the myriad setups that exist in the hot rodding world. Whenever we started to offer BluePrints 302ci engine, we wanted to get one in a Fox Body Mustang and put it on our chassis dyno. Well, the opportunity came a knockin' since our 1988 GT, dubbed Project Introvert, needed an engine.
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About the Author

Andrew has been writing content for Late Model Restoration for over 2 years, producing over 50 articles. Over the years, Andrew has owned numerous Mustangs, including a 2007 V6, 2003 GT, 1967 GT, 1994 GT, 1995 GT, 2014 GT (2), 2000 V6 (V8 swapped), 2016 GT/PP, 1988 LX 5.0, and a 2009 GT/CS. Read more...