i recently traded my z71 for a 86 f150 and was wondering how to id the motor i know it a 302 out of a mustang but i dont know the year is there any way to tell

 

Check your firing order...that could tell you if its running the HO setup. I have a 95 Mustang HO 302 with a stock truck intake in mine. The only visual clues its not bone stock are the MAF sensor, the firing order, and the lack of a knock sensor.

 

Hey Bill, you still running the stock cam in that or did you go with a truck cam?

 

I'm running the stock roller cam right now...wanted to get it in, setup, and see what I had before starting mods.

 

Roger that, been thinking about going that route, with close to 300k, it's something I need to be thinking about.

 

I got the engine on Ebay for $300...owned by a Ford Tech, 75K on it when the car was hit. Engine was pristine when I opened it up. Spent another $400 or so on an A9P, a second O2 sensor, shorty headers that bolted to the stock Y, MAF sensor, neweer style EGR control solenoid, and consumables like wire, connectors and gaskets. Used the truck intake. Modified my exisiting truck harness. It took about 6 hours to do the 28 changes needed. I have a spreadsheet that maps the complete changes from stock to A9P. PM with your email and I'll send it.

 

BTW, the offer for the spreadsheet is open to anyone...if you want it send your email address, I'll attach the spreadsheet and send it.