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Jan 12, 2005 | 07:46 PM

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Saurian

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I think you should do a search on the weight of the engines. I believe the 300's weight is actually closer to 385-series engines then anything. I can't say for sure though, sorry.

Still..I don't think the 300 is 80 pounds LIGHTER then a 302. Maybe heavier. It's HUGE.

EDIT: I searched and found in the 300 forum that the 300 weighs in at 700 pounds, give or take a few. I couldn't find the 302's weight...yet I've seen the convo's before.

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Jan 12, 2005 | 08:30 PM

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Well then it can't be lighter then the 302. I know the 460 weighs in at around 700 and there's no way a 302 touches that.

Jan 12, 2005 | 09:15 PM

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ok....300 is out then since i'm goin for LIGHT....

Jan 12, 2005 | 10:08 PM

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http://www3.telus.net/cbradley/Engin...fications.html

That page has a lot of info about the different ford engines.. if you go to the bottom, it says the 300 I6 is under 400 lbs.

Jan 12, 2005 | 11:07 PM

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If i remember right the 302 weighs around 400lbs as well, plus since its a shorter block the the 300, you would have an easier time mounting, plus theres the big aftermarket following too.

Jan 12, 2005 | 11:35 PM

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302 are a narrow motor,compared to other small block v-8's.also the 2.8-3.0 v-6 motors are narrow too.

Jan 12, 2005 | 11:55 PM

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yep...too much weight...I'm stickin with a 4 banger...and maybe i'll go down to 35's and high gearing...

Jan 13, 2005 | 12:10 AM

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I would go turbo for sure then, even if its a factory unit.

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Jan 13, 2005 | 12:17 AM

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thats what i'm thinkin...2.3 turbo out of a stang.....

Jan 13, 2005 | 12:24 AM

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you might even get lucky and find a carbed one (we used to have, it had a four speed too) to ease the installation process, then convert it to propane and bump up the boost.

Jan 13, 2005 | 12:33 AM

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thats what i'm hopin for.....propane will be sweet for wheelin...plus...i can build a grill on the back....if i get too stuck,,,,,i'll just break out the grill...cook up some steaks and see who'll pull me out....