Posted by Brian (IP: 208.235.135.211) on August 18, 2000 at 16:04:27:
In Reply to: back to that 360.. posted by JasonGfunk on August 18, 2000 at 14:00:02:
The 352, 360, 390 and 428 is an FE block engine. Bigger and heavier than a 302 by about 200 lbs (302 = 460#, FE = 650#). They are more expensive to build up and will always be HEAVIER!!! You MIGHT be able to get more torque and HP from an FE, but you'll also have to do something with your engine compartment. A big block fits really nice in a FOX bodied car. The Maverick is some 9" more narrow than a FOX Capri. A 302 with headers is damn tight fit. You'll also have to do something with the suspension (better springs).
Why walk thru hell for this conversion? A 347 stroker is a MUCH better solution. They make great HP for a lot less than you'll be able do the 360 conversion. Besides, by looking at a 347 stroker, NOBODY can tell is has been stroked.
If you want to do what I and probably most people feel is a waste of $$$, it is your car. Yes, the swap is possible. No it is not worth it, unless YOU want it.
: alright, i talked with this dude more and he SWEEEEARS that it is a ford 360 and he says that the only modification needed would be the engine mounting bolts or something. one part of me thinks i should just keep the stock block and stroke it to 347... the other part says 300 bux is not bad for an engine with an extra 13 cubes stock, and i could easily stroke that out even bigger. either way i'm still doing headers, dual exhaust, etc. but the question is..... which block to use??????
: jason