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Oct 4, 2007 | 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by powercar82

Hello everybody, I am new to this forum and have a few engine questions. First of all, I am a Ford truck enthusiast, but most of my engine questions are linked to my dirt track race car. I look forward to hearing some of your opinions on my engine!

I am exploring my options for an engine package for my wissota midwest mod it looks like I will be going to 302 route with Aluminum intake and E-85.

My question is: aside from the mexican block, what is the strongest production 302 block? Would I want a late 80's roller block or an earlier 60's or 70's? What about a 95 mustang block? I have heard the roller blocks have more material for the lifters, but do they have more material in order to beef up the block as a whole?

Also, with the roller block, would any 302 or 351 camshaft work or does it have to have a special diameter journal diameter for the cam?

I was also thinking of getting a set of roller cam bearings, but I would not be able to restrict the oiling to the upper end as I will have to be running a hydraulic cam. I am curious if any of you have any thoughts on this, I would like to hear your opinions!

Thank you!

Ryan

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Dec 19, 2012 | 11:56 PM

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johnny diesel

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From: hamilton AL

302 block forsale

hey guys sorry to chime in but i have a 302 short block that has been bored and all the works done, it just needs mains and line honed. im trying to sale it ill take the best offer

Dec 20, 2012 | 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by johnny diesel

hey guys sorry to chime in but i have a 302 short block that has been bored and all the works done, it just needs mains and line honed. im trying to sale it ill take the best offer

In addition to dredging up a 5 year old thread, you're posting this in the wrong place. Try posting it in the classified section. Or Craigslist.