Posted by Charlie (IP: 131.204.59.122) on November 16, 1999 at 09:53:24:
In Reply to: I thought the 302 was a short block...am I correct? n/m posted by Michael Haertel on November 16, 1999 at 05:16:34:
You're probably thinking about "small block." A long block is an engine assembly including heads & valvetrain. A short block is the block, pistons, rods & crank. -CP
: : This letter is a cry for part numbers and an offer to buy some of the bits and pieces that some of you may have.
: : I have been working on this four door Maverick for the last year and it is all coming together. Instead of re-building the 250 CID six, I have elected to install a 302. I've got a good price on a NEW engine from a local engine rebuilder in Scottsdale AZ. About $1200.00 for a long block, with all new parts. What are the correct part numbers for motor mounts?
: : How about front and rear springs?
: : I am told that a correct C4 transmission is slightly differant for the 302. Is this true?
: : The rear axle is I beleive around 2.79 to one and is eight inch diameter. This is a fine ratio for a freeway crueiser.
: : My suspension is all brand new (every part). Tires are new 195-70-14 Goodyear Eagle GTII's.
: : I will also need part numbers for accessory brackets for the engine (power steering, alternator, and air conditionilg).
: : I have a V8 radiator available for the swap.
: : I have not settled on intake components (carb and manifold and optimum cam). I also have not decided on headers or stock cast manifold. This comes later as I gather all the parts.
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: : Thanks for any suggestions