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what about the 302

Total Members Voted: 6

Voting closed: November 04, 2007, 01:07:53 PM

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my 1972 302 rebuild project

will i have the crank and cam bearings in now. i have decised on the size of cam 471/471 lift.flat tops and holley 600 carb.any suggestions on anything else.

my 1972 302 rebuild project

Reply #1 –
454 baby :-p LOL I wish :-p
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my 1972 302 rebuild project

Reply #2 –
yep, bore out to a 306, flat top pistons , Edelbrock Rpm intake manifold, Cloyes true double roller timing chain, Stock heads with gasket port matching/grinding,  3 angle valve job, holley electric fuel pump running to an adjustable regulator at 7 lbs.

my 1972 302 rebuild project

Reply #3 –
What heads?  Advertised Duration on the cam?  Duration @.050"?  ICL? ECL? LSA?

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454 baby :-p LOL I wish :-p


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-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

my 1972 302 rebuild project

Reply #4 –
well thanks for the recommendations.  i will let you know about the progress as i go along here.the block is bored over to .030. over if i'm
not mistaken isn't that up to the 306 bore. i'm also going to use points ignition on this engine. i have ported and polished the heads.
so i  will keep you up to date on this 302.

my 1972 302 rebuild project

Reply #5 –
302-306, any idea just how much horsepower and/or torque is created by 4 cubic inches ?

I'm thinking about as much as if you opened the door and pushed your car along with your foot.
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my 1972 302 rebuild project

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Crusher;185849
454 baby :-p LOL I wish :-p


or better yet, a 460 based 514 stroker! it would be the right brand and have more cubes either way.
~1988 thunderbird~
In hibernation, waiting for spring.

my 1972 302 rebuild project

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Jim_Miller;186373
302-306, any idea just how much horsepower and/or torque is created by 4 cubic inches ?

I'm thinking about as much as if you opened the door and pushed your car along with your foot.


1 hp? lol

I have a 306 though ;)
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

my 1972 302 rebuild project

Reply #8 –
Sure a fresh 306 isn't going to make noticably more power than a fresh 302 with the same parts, but it should make a bit more power than a worn out 302 bandaided together with new rings in a sloppy wore out bore lol.
 

my 1972 302 rebuild project

Reply #9 –
Outta curiosity, why use points ignition?  Seems like a hassle for no reason.... unless you're in an older car and want to maintain the stock look.  Even then, I'd go maybe with a Pertronix Ignitor.

Depending on the heads you're using, a 30-degree backcut on the valves can do quite a bit.  The article Car Craft did on this based the Ford testing on 351W DOOE heads.  Take a look at the article.
1988 Thunderbird Sport V8 - only 1 previous owner, and 110% bone stock so far... and sold to Nate!