Posted by Craig Selvey on July 11, 1998 at 21:06:02:
In Reply to: 302 vs 351w posted by Stefan Thibeault on July 11, 1998 at 01:57:08:
The key thing you said in your desire for an engine was that this car will be a "daily driver". You also mentioned that you want reliability because all you know how to do is change the oil. For these reasons, stick with the 302. It will go in easier, and be easier to maintain.
: Lets change the topic and compare the 302 with the 351w.
: Im going to put one of these engines in my 74 Maverick, but which one is the best bang for the buck?
: I want a daily driver that can do 0-60 in 6.5 sec and still be able to cruise on the highway without running out of steam.
: The key for me has to be reliability, because the only thing I know how to do is change the oil on the car!.
: So, is it possible to get a 302 to do this or should I go for the 351?
: How much horse power can I get and what would be a good source for the engine?
: Transmission wise, I would like a manual, but since my car is auto, I most likely would stick with a beefed up c4.