302 engine swap
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302 engine swap
ok i have a 1977 ford f150 4x4 with a 300 six and a 4 speed manual. I have a 302 sitting on a engine stand and would like to do the swap. Now I think this 302 will match up to the 4speed. I also think i need new engine mounts. I am wondering what parts i will need and don't need. Any help would be great. Also wanting to do a set of headers.
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you're going to need 302 motor towers (perches), 302 motor mounts, and the 302 flywheel. You may want to step up to a 351m/400 radiator. Don't quote me on this one, but I *think* you can use 351m/400 motor perches.
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i think i already have a oversized radiator in my truck. how can i tell? Any one know of a good head, carb, and headers that will work with a 4x4? Its going to be a daily driver but also pulling a 2place snowmchine trailer.
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If you go with shorties, you're basically just replacing the exhaust manifolds. You can run stock pipes if you want with shorties. Long tubes flow a lot better but changing the starter can be a hassle and a half. I've heard a lot more good about long tubes than shorties, but I'm not much of a 302 guy to know which header better suits your application. As for heads, just port and polish the ones you have now.
Saw an article a while back where they just ported and polished the 302 heads, new pistons, higher ratio rockers, headers, a 4 barrel carb, and they never touched the stock cam. They got somewhere around 450hp out of it.
Saw an article a while back where they just ported and polished the 302 heads, new pistons, higher ratio rockers, headers, a 4 barrel carb, and they never touched the stock cam. They got somewhere around 450hp out of it.
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