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Dec 31, 2003 | 09:47 AM

frdcowboy

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351w or 302

lookin at gettin an early 90's f-150 and didn't know whether to get one with a 302 or 351. What's the difference in power between the two. Also is there a significant amount of difference in mpg. I will put a 6 inch lift on truck and 35 bfg muds. Could a 302 still push them big tires on the highway and haul loads in the bed. Thanks.

Dec 31, 2003 | 11:43 AM

jwtaylor

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351w would be my first choice. later

Dec 31, 2003 | 12:29 PM

TheWiz427

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I'm with JW too go with a 351w especially since your running big tires.

Dec 31, 2003 | 03:28 PM

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351w ... that's the ticket.

Do not neglect using the appropriate gear ratio to accomodate the 35s.

Either motor will perform poorly if you run 3.50:1.0 or higher.

Dec 31, 2003 | 03:31 PM

joners

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I'd run a 4.10 gear, with either motor.

Dec 31, 2003 | 03:38 PM

gktbay

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joners --- On the mark!!!

The 4.10 will bring both motors into good rpm --- aftermarket cam and headers ... now he's pullin'.

Could you imagine that pkg. with 3.00s? Seams a lot of folks do and think aftermarket goodies are the solutions.

Gears, that's the investment that always pays off ...IMO.

Jan 1, 2004 | 08:47 AM

frdcowboy

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im really in the market for a shortbed and ive never herd of them having 351's so i might have to go with a 302. is there any add ons to a 302 to boost the horsepower a lot.