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  1. 78mIIman

    Drivetrain 78 Ii 8" 3.80???

    Hi guys, Have a '78 II, with a 302- mild crane cam, forged rods, hyperuectic pistons, weiand intake, headers, and a holley 600 vac sec carb roughly 210hp to the wheels-with a c4 trans. Currently have an 8" rear end with 3.00:1 gears. Looking to change the gear ratio out to a 3.80 or a 4.11:1...
  2. PakstinN

    Bent 302 Cam??

    alright so a couple months ago I had the misfortune of blowing up my 5.0 (crank snapped...picked timing chain up off street) and when we were taking the cam out we noticed that it seemed kind of hard to pull the cam out of the first set of cam bearings, after that it came out perfectly...when...
  3. PakstinN

    Engine Ported Gt40p's??

    Hey boys, a short while ago I had the misfortune of snapping the crank in my gt40p headed 302 (how/why it snapped I have no idea) so I am currently going through the rebuilding process to get her back on the road..I already have a shortblock all done up and ready to go..HOWEVER, when the crank...
  4. Buddha_DUT

    Engine An Engineering Question On Improved Torque

    So I know that everyone loves to watch your engine twist when you hit that gas. It just speaks raw power. But when I look at that I see potentially wasted torque. Is there a concrete reason why someone couldn't brace your engine and tranny so that they can't twist and flex so that all of that...
  5. Ethan Keirn

    I Need Advice!

    Hello! New here, I am a young enthusiast that is eager to learn about cars, I recently bought a 1998 GT with a 5 speed and the 4.6 V8, I am contemplating swapping in a 302 as their parts are cheaper and easier to obtain, from what I have been reading its prettt expensive/difficult to build a...
  6. C

    1966 302 Project

    1966 coupe mustang with what we believe is a 302 5.0 from the late 60's with automatic C4 transmission
  7. B

    High Idle On 1990 Notchback 5.0 Help!!

    so guys i bought this 5.0 off my buddy and it came with bigger MAF ported upper lower intake and ported heads.. trickflow stage 2 cam.. shorty headers stock h pipe stock mufflers. car will idle at 1000-1500 rpm and come down to 800rpm after a minute or twi.. if i tap the gas pedal it will rev up...
  8. S

    66 Mustang Exhaust

    Hey everyone, I was wondering if I can get some input on exhaust options. I have a '66 with a built 302 (Anderson N-61 cam, Holley carbeurated, edelbrock victor jr heads, etc.). I have hooker comp long tubes already on the block. I'm deciding what is the best exhaust for me. I'm not a modest...
  9. Nick Bos

    1970 Mustang 302 Base Carb Question

    Hello all, I am thinking about purchasing a edelbrock 600 cfm carburetor (part number 1406). I'll be bolting it to the stock intake manifold that came with the original ford 302. The original carburetor was a motorcraft 2150, not sure if that helps. Anyways the question is if I need any gaskets...
  10. Zenki 5.0

    Engine Seized Motor?

    Hello! I am somewhat new to engines and working on them, but I'm not completely dumb. A few months ago i bought a running 5.0 302 to swap into my 1995 240sx. The 5.0 was already in a 240sx, just an earlier model. This was a turn-key swap, minus cleaning up the bad wiring and a driveshaft that...
  11. Nick Bos

    1970 Mustang Coupe-- Hesitation When Accelerating Question

    Hello all, I am new to forums in general and I thought the perfect time to join one is when I purchased a classic mustang. Anyways the problem I'm having is whenever I hit the gas hard, the car hesitates for about 2-3 seconds then finally revs up and goes. Its pretty bothersome and annoying...
  12. 1970GrabberCoupe

    Vibrations

    Hi, New to this forum. Wondering if anyone would have any suggestions on a vibration that is felt from 2300rpm+ which is making my car pretty unbearable to drive at any speed above 45.. I've replaced the ujoints front and rear on the driveshaft this past summer. Tires are "fairly" new but it...
  13. 1970GrabberCoupe

    Old Car, New To Forum

    Hi! New to the forum, here's my never ending project from Maine: 1970 Coupe, factory grabber orange, original interior(mostly), 302 from a 68, c4 trans, 8in axle with 4.10 gears... No highway for this guy! Never ending...."fun" Kyle
  14. N

    86 5.0 Fox Body No Crank Issue (fusible Link/clutch Safety Switch)

    Hey guys, new to the group and the proud new owner of a 1986 302 GT, been on my car bucket list since I can remember, lots of plans! So here's the scoop; I traded the my 4runner for the car knowing it needed some work. Drove it for a few days before I went to go out and she wouldn't crank...
  15. E

    Can Someone Tell Me Which Engine This Is?

    Hey guys, I'm new here and am going to look at a 67 coupe tomorrow. They say that it has a 302 in it, but I'm trying to find out if its a 302 and not a 289 for sure. I know its not easy to tell unless you know what to look for. I know they didn't put the 302 in until a little ways into 68, but...
  16. W

    1968 Cougar Over Heating Problem... Suggestions

    Again hope it is cool to ask Cougar questions here since they are so close to stangs. But hey I just bought a 68 cougar from a guy. Runs and starts perfect but it over heats. I feel pressure building in the top hose so I thought thermostat. Changed that and the hose and I am still experiencing...
  17. W

    1968 Cougar, Identify 351 Vs 302

    Sorry if this is ill placed or the wrong place to ask. But I am buying a 68 cougar and the gentleman is saying it came stock with a 351 cleveland. According to my knowledge and decoding the vin that was not a option. But not to say one was not put in there at some point, how can I identify the...
  18. 1

    99 Mustang.. 302-351 Swap Need Help

    has anyone done a 302-351 carb swap in the 99-04 body? need some help and wondering what all I will need for the swap. and before any one says (sell it and buy a v8) I want to keep this car!!!! and I don't want a 4.6 in it. like I said I want to do a carb swap, and emissions is not a problem...
  19. S

    Engine Stuck/seized Tfs Aluminum Head

    Hey, as I am sure most of you can to relate at some point, im most of half-way through a job and hit a damn brick wall. My 95 302 had been going through radiators and just generally giving me grief and she finally decided it was time I replace the head gaskets. driver side head came off just...
  20. Project_66

    Engine 302 Motor In Car!

    The problem I'm having is that the car had this motor sitting in it when I bought it but was not hooked up! Missing water pump bolts and from the look of the serpentine belt it might be from a early 70s f100. Serpentine belt is not properly put on so I'm going to need a kit, so my question is...
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