Ford 302 Swap
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Ford 302 Swap
My 79 has a 300 In it now, I was planning on building it up, but I have a lot of performance parts for a 302 and one laying around that's been rebuilt, I was wondering what all I would need to change on the truck I've got engine mounts and all but was wondering what all would need to be changed any thoughts would be Appreciated thanks.
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From the info I've gathered so far you need: Radiator, engine stands and mounts, throttle (from pedal to firewall mount to cable), bracket and lines if it's power steering.
I am sure I am missing some stuff, but that's the basics. Engine stands from a 302-351m-400 will work, but need to be from a 2wd or 4wd depending on what your truck is.
I got all this info from asking this question a few days ago.
I am sure I am missing some stuff, but that's the basics. Engine stands from a 302-351m-400 will work, but need to be from a 2wd or 4wd depending on what your truck is.
I got all this info from asking this question a few days ago.
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the Radiator doesn't need to be swapped. You will need motor mounts, motor perches/stands, throttle cable, and flywheel/flex plate. That is basically it other than the obvious like A/C brackets and crap like that.
Is this a 2wd or 4wd?
Is this a 2wd or 4wd?
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Well, I truly would keep the 300. It has torque for a little off roading and it had fuel mileage for a DD. I'm not here to change your mind but them 300's have some *****. The 302's were good but they don't have the torque like a 300.
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Well you could match it easily but if you did the same things to the 300 it would be a beast. I guess you could throw the 302 in it and get some good torque out of it. It almost comes down to preference now. What all is done to the 302?
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Well that'll be a good engine then. I was gunna say with a little head work and a few other bolt ons it would be a good engine but since it have good heads on it already you should be fine!
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