Swapping to a bigger engine
Laughing Gas
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From: Lynden, WA
For the expense of an engine upgrade and your intended use I think if it's a 2WD truck you would be better off keeping the 302 and changing your rear axle ratio, You're probably running 3.54's which are not "tow friendly" when using a 302. Swap to ether 4.10's or 4.30's if you can get them. Cheapest way is to swap complete rear end. You'll be surprised how that 302 will pull with some 4.10/4.30 gears. I've pulled 6000# behind the F150 in signature and it did a great job for me.
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For the expense of an engine upgrade and your intended use I think if it's a 2WD truck you would be better off keeping the 302 and changing your rear axle ratio, You're probably running 3.54's which are not "tow friendly" when using a 302. Swap to ether 4.10's or 4.30's if you can get them. Cheapest way is to swap complete rear end. You'll be surprised how that 302 will pull with some 4.10/4.30 gears. I've pulled 6000# behind the F150 in signature and it did a great job for me.
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