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Will GT-40 heads fit a 1969 302?

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69mstng

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All,
I'm fairly new to the StangNet scene. Restoring a 1969 mustang convertible. I have the original 302 engine. 3 spd. tranny. Looking for a couple engine possibilities:
Build up my existing 302, bore .30 over, GT-40 heads?
Drop in a 95 302 cobra(looking for an inexpensive one that needs a little work)
Drop in a 351W (old or newer needing rebuilt)

Obviously, I'm for getting the most bang for my buck. I want durability but enough power to set you back in your seat a bit. Mostly, for cruising and beating the doors off cameros. Does anyone have any suggestion or links to posts on here?
 

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Realmongo

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I like the idea of a 351W or 351C.
 

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Welcome aboard.
Liking that convertible!

I've always dreamed of making a 69 vert Boss 9 or Boss 302. Sort of factory 'what if' car.

They sell a kit to bolt a 460 into it. Just saying.

 
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2Blue2 said:
Welcome aboard.
Liking that convertible!

I've always dreamed of making a 69 vert Boss 9 or Boss 302. Sort of factory 'what if' car.

They sell a kit to bolt a 460 into it. Just saying.

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Something more radical than a base 302 for sure. She's looking decent from above but underneath is a mess
 
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You could also put a 347 kit in your original 302 block.
 
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The GT 40 heads will work . If your looking for best bang for buck . The heads off a V8 exploader are the same except they are of course iron .
 
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Sycophuk said:
The GT 40 heads will work . If your looking for best bang for buck . The heads off a V8 exploader are the same except they are of course iron .
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That'll work! Thanks for the advice Psycophuk.
 

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That'll work! Thanks for the advice Psycophuk.
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69mstng said:
That'll work! Thanks for the advice Psycophuk.
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No problem
 
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