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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 04:45 AM
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Question help w/ weekend warrior

yes im currently fixing up my 72 f100 to be a "weekend warrior" it curently has a 302 out of a early 80's mustang gt bolted to a smallcase c6....i was wondering what motor and combo would be best. it will by no way be a daily driver so gas isnt really a prob neither money i wouldnt mind a BB but then i got to change tranny and dont want to do that so is there any combos yall guys can help w/? im currently lowering it to give a more presentable stance and about install posi-trac then motor tranny rearend upgrade HELP
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 05:52 AM
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AG, As long as you aren't towing or hauling heavy loads the 302 will work. A 351W would give you 50 more cubes and would make a good upgrade.

It's hard to answer your question.

John
 
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