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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 10:28 AM
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Hello y'all, just thought I'd introduce myself and my black 1981 Ford F150 regular cab with an '86 302 that's been bored .040 over, Hooker Headers, hopped up Cam, Edelbrock 302 Performer Intake, and my recent addition, a 4 barrel alloy blue 670 cfm Holley Street Avenger. Trans is AOD...
 
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 10:35 AM
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 10:51 AM
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Comfortable working position there.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 11:00 AM
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Without the Holley...
 
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 09:11 AM
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I need an engine, any suggestions (source) for a long block?
 
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 10:30 AM
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If it was me I'd get a 351W, not a 302.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 12:23 PM
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If it was me I'd get a 351W, not a 302.
Well I already have a 302 and I wanted to be able to swap over the externals over to the new long block.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 12:46 PM
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The heads will swap, but the intake won't. So I see your point. However, I don't know of a good source for a long-block.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 02:26 PM
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I talked to ATK about their blocks. Seems fairly well priced compared to other, more name-brand companies. And they offer a 331 short block you can use all your 302 parts on.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 10:59 PM
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I talked to ATK about their blocks. Seems fairly well priced compared to other, more name-brand companies. And they offer a 331 short block you can use all your 302 parts on.
I appreciate your reply, I am looking for a long block though... I'll look 'em up though... Thanks!
 
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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 07:48 AM
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I know that feeling very well. Lifted diesel trucks are the worst. But, I have the seat from an old stool that I place on the rad support, to make it a bit less uncomfortable......



I like the looks of the carb and valve covers.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 07:57 AM
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I know that feeling very well. Lifted diesel trucks are the worst. But, I have the seat from an old stool that I place on the rad support, to make it a bit less uncomfortable......



I like the looks of the carb and valve covers.
Sometimes, just letting the air out of the front tires can help.
 
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