Mexican 302's

[TrophyHead]

My buddy is working in a junk yard. I asked if they have any 5.0 HO's and he said no. But they have a bunch of 302's outta trucks and vans.

Are these blocks as good as the HO's? Are the shortblocks the same?
Im thinking about getting one putting it my basment and start picking away at it.

Would stroking one of these blocks to a 347 be a good idea? Any info on these blocks would be great. Like what years are better than others.

Thanks

 

[OonDeanisS]

is it really called a mexican block or are you just being offensive and stupid?

 

[TIMMY2734]

do a search buddy
Mexican blocks are always being discussed
http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=412510

 

[TrophyHead]

is it really called a mexican block or are you just being offensive and stupid?

Nope that's what there called.

 

[OonDeanisS]

just wondering, thanks for telling me

 

[dug]

hahaha dont plan on building the whole thing in your basement unless your some savage beast and can man handle it outta there. just my thoughts. i have heard of people building motors in their basements. all is good till they try and get it out

 

[83stang]

well heres some info on actual mexican blocks http://www.oldwestracing.com/articles/subconn/subs.htm

 

[83stang]

ahh hell click on articles then u will see it