302 build
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Mass Airflow (MAF) is more forgiving, but it is not the magic elixir everyone touts it to be. Regardless, if you stick with SD or convert to MAF budget for a custom tune or a tuner.
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ok i think i have the parts list of everything i want, id appreciate it if you guys would tell me what ya think of it and if it give me a good power gain..
ACCEL 19 lb injectors
comp 35-320-8 cam
Summit Racing® True Roller Timing Sets SUM-G6620 - SummitRacing.com (timing chain set)
gt40p heads
hooker longtube headers
block will be bored 60 over with sealed power rebuild kit from summit
will this provide a good power gain? and will i be able to use stock push rods with the gt40ps or will i need different? and i do plan on regearing to 4:10s
ACCEL 19 lb injectors
comp 35-320-8 cam
Summit Racing® True Roller Timing Sets SUM-G6620 - SummitRacing.com (timing chain set)
gt40p heads
hooker longtube headers
block will be bored 60 over with sealed power rebuild kit from summit
will this provide a good power gain? and will i be able to use stock push rods with the gt40ps or will i need different? and i do plan on regearing to 4:10s
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looks like a good list! Not sure on specific numbers, but should be lots healthier. Just make sure and double check, then triple check that all the oil gallys are clean and clear. Don't just trust the shop saying they cleaned the block. Check for yourself. I learned the hard way and toasted a freshly rebuild motor after they told me they "cleaned" the block after machining..
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Why bore it .060 over? That's getting to the max of those bores. If it hasn't been rebuilt before I'd only take it .020-.030 that way down the road if something happens you can take it another .020-.030
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Unfortunately a lopey idle means a low and turbulent vacuum signal and a strong/steady vacuum is the prime requirement for an EFI system based on intake manifold vacuum like you have.
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The 302 is a great motor but it's lighter weight and lower deck height lends itself to a smaller vehicle where weight is a concern and torque isn't as usable
the 351, has a taller deck height, a stouter block and they made scads of them.
My suggestion would be to snag a dead 351 (prob free) get it remachined. Grab a cast 393 crank from summit (300 bucks ish) some mustang 302 pistons i believe in the early and mid nineties they had forged pistons You can used the original 351 rods and with some new rings and bearings you have a yourself a rebuilt pretty cheap rotating assembly
As for heads and cam I know dart makes some cheap and cheerful iron heads pre assembled for not too much .I would grab some off brand lifters and a mild cam, port the intake lightly add some larger injectors.
The advantage of this is that you won't have any downtime for you truck except for the actual swap. and you can still sell your 302 when all the smoke clears. Also in my experience this set up (depending on how you build it) will generate about as much grunt as the E4OD will tollerate
just my 0.02.... good luck
the 351, has a taller deck height, a stouter block and they made scads of them.
My suggestion would be to snag a dead 351 (prob free) get it remachined. Grab a cast 393 crank from summit (300 bucks ish) some mustang 302 pistons i believe in the early and mid nineties they had forged pistons You can used the original 351 rods and with some new rings and bearings you have a yourself a rebuilt pretty cheap rotating assembly
As for heads and cam I know dart makes some cheap and cheerful iron heads pre assembled for not too much .I would grab some off brand lifters and a mild cam, port the intake lightly add some larger injectors.
The advantage of this is that you won't have any downtime for you truck except for the actual swap. and you can still sell your 302 when all the smoke clears. Also in my experience this set up (depending on how you build it) will generate about as much grunt as the E4OD will tollerate
just my 0.02.... good luck
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