302 or 351
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302 or 351
Hi everyone new to this forum. I have a 2007 F350 and am fixing to sell it. Don't need anything that big. I am going to buy a 1993 to 1996 Supercab F150. I have found several with great miles and excellent shape. My question is 302 or 351. I previously owned a 1993 with the 302 but I have found several with 351 and wanted to know the pro's and con's of each. The only pulling I would be doing would be a travel trailer around 6000 pounds.
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The mileage is almost the same for both engines, the 351 works at a more relaxed pace, both engines will last A LOT with proper maintenance, if it where my choice, i would prefer the 351, also, whatever you choose, try to get the MAF version, it will be more apt for modification further down the road.
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Id take 351 over 302 any day in a truck. More power and torque with same mileage.
The 351 will be hard er to find MAF since only the 96 year had it except for certain trucks with cali emissions in earlier years.
The 351 will be hard er to find MAF since only the 96 year had it except for certain trucks with cali emissions in earlier years.
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Easy way to know if MAF or SD (speed density) is to look under hood at air intake tube. If there's a sensor there on the rubber/plastic tube, its MAF.
The amount you can tow is also legally regulated by GVWR, not just engine size...What are you wanting to tow seems a better question.
The amount you can tow is also legally regulated by GVWR, not just engine size...What are you wanting to tow seems a better question.
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Im a huge fan of the 302 as well. I use my 1/2 ton truck as a light duty truck so Im not in need of big power (I have a diesel for the real work truck). Ive yet to see a 351 come anywhere near the fuel economy of a 302 as well.
My 89 f150 has a 3.08 rear end, its a 4x2 witha m5od and a 302, and when i drove the truck as my daily driver it got 20-23 mpg when I drove it decent.
For my needs in a 1/2 ton truck, ya just cant beat the 302.
My 89 f150 has a 3.08 rear end, its a 4x2 witha m5od and a 302, and when i drove the truck as my daily driver it got 20-23 mpg when I drove it decent.
For my needs in a 1/2 ton truck, ya just cant beat the 302.