Posted by JUICE4152 on February 20, 1999 at 16:05:34:
In Reply to: Re: Cleveland heads on a 302? posted by GypsyJim on January 19, 1999 at 23:55:07:
: With some modifications, yes, C 351 heads can be used to make the top end of a Boss 302 (the heads will need quite a bit of machine work). Lot's of other differences with a Boss 302, though. Mechanical cam, forged steel crank, 4 bolt main, beefier block are the biggest differences. The tougher bottom end is needed because the engine was designed to run in the 5,000 to 9,000 RPM range.
: Some options: use 2Bbl Cleveland Heads with a Street Boss intake; Austrailian Cleveland heads on a Mexican 302 block; Windsor 351 heads with an opened up 302 intake.
: Two sources of great info on the subject: Musclecar & Hi-Po Engines - Ford 289-302-Boss 302-351W from Brooklands Books (old articles, but a source of excellent info) and http://www.wrljet.com/engines/