Posted by Mark (IP: 192.62.107.213) on July 12, 1999 at 12:28:55:
In Reply to: That's RIGHT... posted by T.L. on July 11, 1999 at 01:12:19:
: The 302 will rev just as high (and almost as quickly) as the 289 and although the blocks are the same size, they are NOT the same; they are different castings (the cylinders on the 302 are longer)...The 302 is a superior engine which is why Ford replaced it with the 302...
: : I understand you like the 289 , but most of us here seem to like the 302 better.Now , try to find a 289 crank and block, you can but they are alot harder to find than a 302, and cost more.Plus , the crank stroke isn't big enough to weigh it down so it won't rev as easy as the 289 , and obviously that is what Ford though when they designed the BOSS 302, if it didn't rev that quick they would have gone with a 289 right? Well I think the reason is because the 302 had a good bore and stroke combo. 4x3 , instead of 4x2.87. Now, if you think this rev stuff is absolutily true , then go ahead, but tell me this: Is the 406 FE better than a 428 FE?The 406 may rev quicker but then it will lose it's torque faster than the 428 ,because the 428 has more of it for a longer period, so you may not actually have better acceleration but instead have a quicker launch for the first 10-20 feet then you will have to say good bye. The point is , you are better off with the 302 because of it's torque curve, it is longer and flatter than the 289 which gives the 302 the more possibility to out take the 289 in the 1/4 mile.Stock to Stock.
Still think the 289 is better. Just gotta hold your foot right on the pedal. hehehe
302's are like...well...you get my point!