Help asap!!!!!

[94venom5.0]

i have a chance to get a 302 out of an 84 lincoln to drop in my 85 coupe for like $150...its been wrecked but the motor seems to be in decent shape...basically i want to know if the 84 302 is a good motor to build? any help would be appreciated...thanks guys

 

[Modular2v]

1984. . . . your wasting your time. The motor is a flat tappet junk motor and even if you just want it for the block the main webbing is weaker i believe than that of a roller block(which is already drilled for the spyder)

 

[94venom5.0]

thanks for the help mang, what years should i be looking for? im sure the EFI motors will be decent but if i see something pre 86 what if anything will be ok? again, thanks for the help....

 

[Modular2v]

thanks for the help mang, what years should i be looking for? im sure the EFI motors will be decent but if i see something pre 86 what if anything will be ok? again, thanks for the help....

not all pre 86 blocks are bad! actually if you can find a 69-74 block that would be GREAT! they are the strongest out there and are worthing having machining costs

 

[JChalfan]

'87 up EFI engines are plentiful, I'd recommend one of those since they already have roller cams and decent heads (for stock). If you are really planning on doing a full buildup from a bare block, then an early block like Modular2v suggested would work fine.

Jeff