I bought a MAF converted 88' notch with no engine and transmission in it in early Jan (last month). It's a good starter project and a California car w/ 3:73 frpp gears. The guy had the engine available to come with it for an extra $1500 but I wasn't interested at the time. I was planning on transferring over my 302 out of my T-top for a while but this engine sounds pretty good but I have a concern with the heads and cam.
Engine build details- (guy gave me all the summit order receipts!!) Comes w/ everything below
302 rebuilt to a 306 - master rebuild kit w/ forged pistons #FEM-MKF6115A-311 $509
Speed-pro power Forged pistons Piston, Forged, Flat, 4.030 in. Bore $53 ea (came w/ rebuild kit above)
Edelbrock performer aluminum heads #EDL-60399 , 2.02 intake, 1.60 exhaust, 60cc chamber $1200
EDL-7126 Intake Performer RPM $508
bbk-1502 70mm egr plate $60
bbk-1501 70mm throttle body $180
bbk-1515 1-5/8" chrome headers $160
bbk-1521 H-pipe w/ converters (I already have this, came with car) $400 value
TFS stage 2 cam $240
75mm MAF (19lb injectors)
fms-m6500r302 Hyd roller tappet set (lifters) $120
bbk-1706 Fuel pressure regulator 35-70 psi $100
fms-m8005c Aluminum radiator $260
bci-75007 Be Cool dual 11" fans w/ controller, 2,800 cfm $300
There is over $3k just in parts for the engine however the guy says it needs new (stronger) pushrods and improved roller rockers since he upgraded the cam. Originally the engine was built with an E303 cam and this guy put the TFS stage 2 cam in it and I'm not sure if he changed anything else (springs, rockers etc.)
The TFS stage 2 cam has a valve Lift w/ 1.6 rocker (intake/exhaust) - .542"/.563"
Edelbrock performer heads have Maximum Valve Lift (in):0.575 in
IS THERE A PISTON/VALVE CLEARANCE ISSUE? COULD IT BE RESOLVED BY DECKING THE HEADS (THICKER GASKETS??)??
WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THIS COMBO OF PARTS??
MILES ARE UNKNOWN, THE GUY IS ONLY GUESSING.
HE SAID THE ENGINE RUNS GREAT AND HAS TONS OF POWER UP TO 6K RPMS and running 10:1 compression.
Please chime in on suggestions, questions I should ask etc.
Asking price is $1,500 and this guy seems to be a trust worthy guy and really smart with Foxbody 5.0's.
Thanks for your help.
Engine build details- (guy gave me all the summit order receipts!!) Comes w/ everything below
302 rebuilt to a 306 - master rebuild kit w/ forged pistons #FEM-MKF6115A-311 $509
Speed-pro power Forged pistons Piston, Forged, Flat, 4.030 in. Bore $53 ea (came w/ rebuild kit above)
Edelbrock performer aluminum heads #EDL-60399 , 2.02 intake, 1.60 exhaust, 60cc chamber $1200
EDL-7126 Intake Performer RPM $508
bbk-1502 70mm egr plate $60
bbk-1501 70mm throttle body $180
bbk-1515 1-5/8" chrome headers $160
bbk-1521 H-pipe w/ converters (I already have this, came with car) $400 value
TFS stage 2 cam $240
75mm MAF (19lb injectors)
fms-m6500r302 Hyd roller tappet set (lifters) $120
bbk-1706 Fuel pressure regulator 35-70 psi $100
fms-m8005c Aluminum radiator $260
bci-75007 Be Cool dual 11" fans w/ controller, 2,800 cfm $300
There is over $3k just in parts for the engine however the guy says it needs new (stronger) pushrods and improved roller rockers since he upgraded the cam. Originally the engine was built with an E303 cam and this guy put the TFS stage 2 cam in it and I'm not sure if he changed anything else (springs, rockers etc.)
The TFS stage 2 cam has a valve Lift w/ 1.6 rocker (intake/exhaust) - .542"/.563"
Edelbrock performer heads have Maximum Valve Lift (in):0.575 in
IS THERE A PISTON/VALVE CLEARANCE ISSUE? COULD IT BE RESOLVED BY DECKING THE HEADS (THICKER GASKETS??)??
WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THIS COMBO OF PARTS??
MILES ARE UNKNOWN, THE GUY IS ONLY GUESSING.
HE SAID THE ENGINE RUNS GREAT AND HAS TONS OF POWER UP TO 6K RPMS and running 10:1 compression.
Please chime in on suggestions, questions I should ask etc.
Asking price is $1,500 and this guy seems to be a trust worthy guy and really smart with Foxbody 5.0's.
Thanks for your help.
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