Will it fit???
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I can't imagine the 302 being "worn out" with just 102K miles. I drive a 300 six now but had a 69 351 (352?) during high school and the difference that I noticed was at 70 mph. The 6 is happy to stay there and the 351 was ready to go. Both pull and tow heavy loads similarily up to cruising speed.
If it was my money, I would do other upgrades to the truck and replace the engine when it was worn out. Don't forget that you can get a lot more horses out of the 302 for the kind of money you are talking about.
If it was my money, I would do other upgrades to the truck and replace the engine when it was worn out. Don't forget that you can get a lot more horses out of the 302 for the kind of money you are talking about.
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**** i was wrong my 302 is rear sump. 
The engine was going to cost $400-500. It's front sump though. Is there any way to install a front sump engine, or do I have to have a rear sump one to replace my 302? Was looking to replace the 302 cause all the performance parts and such I have found are for 351s, not 302s. If anyone knows a good site to find performance 302 headers, cat back system, etc. i'd be very interested. And if the 302 can be made more powerful than a 351w for $400-500 let me know.
The engine was going to cost $400-500. It's front sump though. Is there any way to install a front sump engine, or do I have to have a rear sump one to replace my 302? Was looking to replace the 302 cause all the performance parts and such I have found are for 351s, not 302s. If anyone knows a good site to find performance 302 headers, cat back system, etc. i'd be very interested. And if the 302 can be made more powerful than a 351w for $400-500 let me know.
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From: Drayton, ND
I swapped a 302 for a 351w in my '84 f150. I notice big difference in low end i.e. tire spin and gained some in top end, but I also went from bone stock 302 to 351w bored .030, hedman headers, straight dual exhaust, edelbrock 750 cfm carb and edelbrock manifold. My biggest problem with the change was the fact that the 351w was about a '69 vintage from a car which caused sump issues and bracket problems. Don't let this change your mind, but if I had it over, I would aftermarket the heck out of my 302.
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From: Marengo, Iowa
Try Northern Auto Parts, www.naparts.com Beauty of it is, they are also a sponsor. They have a performance rebuild kit for under $400, or you could go stroker for just under $700.
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