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im ignorant but curious...difference between our 302 and boss 302

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bascosauce

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just like the thread title says, just wondering what the differences are if any at all....i might be somewhat stupid about the cars we all drive as of now, but gimme time i'll come around lol, and hey, only way to learn is to ask questions right?
 

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The main thing I believe is the boss motor uses 351c heads.
 
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I may be wrong, but I don't think they were not exact 351C heads, I think they were a variation of 351C heads.

The block was also 4 bolt main, high nickel content, screw in freeze plugs, and it was non-roller.
 

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From www.fordclassics.com:

302 Boss
Top performer of the 90 degree family.

Production from 1969 to 1970.

Available in Mustang 302 Sportsroof and Mercury Cougar Eliminator only.

Four bolt mains

Screw in frost plugs

Canted valves, 2.23 in. / 1.71 in.

Cylinder heads from Ford's 335 Series family.

Threaded rocker arm studs

Push rod guide plates.

Stamped steel sled-fulcrum rockers

Mechanical lifter camshaft

dual plane, single four barrell aluminum intake.

Holley 780cfm carb
 

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In short, pretty much everything except the cubic inches. It was a true race engine in a street car.
 
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