Have 65 mustang that had a 289 in it. Also have a 66 that has a inline 6 in it. The outside of the rear end look the same. Are they. And if they are what is the difference between the 2:SNSign:
Don't worry about what that 302 came out of. Trying to find out what it came from is pointless. All applications shared the same basic block/crank/rods/heads with the exception of the Boss 302.killer medic said:I bought my 67 coupe that way as well. It was originally an I6 and was upgraded (engine-wise) to a 302. I am still trying to find out EXACTLY what kind of car the engine came out of (I believe it came from a Comet).
D.Hearne said:Don't worry about what that 302 came out of. Trying to find out what it came from is pointless. All applications shared the same basic block/crank/rods/heads with the exception of the Boss 302.
Pretty much all the base model 302, 2 bbl motors in all applications used the same bunch of parts, from the first 68 motors to the end of carbs. There were minor revisions over the years, but it was a one size fits all proposition, the same basic engine was used in cars, pickups & vans. If you had a Boss 302 you'd know it. This was a COMPLETELY different animal. Cleveland style heads, aluminum intake, 4 bolt main block with screw in freeze plugs, finned aluminum valve covers, Holley 780 carb, plus other stuff. All it really lacked for all out performance was headers.killer medic said:Does that also apply to all electrical and vacuum applications? What about compression rations and cam information. If I were to plan on changing the head, cam, and intake, I guess it REALLY wouldn't matter since I have created a whole new configuration. I am just wondering if it is feasible to find out what I have to determine these configurations without tearing it apart (at least not yet). When I go to the auto part store and give the make and model of my car, of course there is no 302 option because it hadn't existed yet. If I told them it was a '68 mustang, would that be feasible, being the close similarities? BTW, how would I know if I don't have a Boss 302 configuration on my hands? I am really curious as hell to see if my engine in on the milder or wilder side. Thanks!!!