Posted by Charlie (IP: 131.204.15.196) on October 26, 2000 at 14:28:42:
In Reply to: Best 302 for my Mav? posted by Atzy on October 26, 2000 at 12:00:09:
I'd go with a late model 5.0L HO, 85-up. These are roller motors that are much more efficient than the early 302s. They are balanced differently and have lighter internals than early 302s, but still can withstand a lot of power.
"Which 302
is best for my intentions, easiest to install and allows for maximum
flexibility?
Really any 302 installs the same, except for your balancer problem (you'll need a new flywheel, but you'd need one anyway). The late model 302 lets you run a roller cam without having to buy a set of roller lifters, so you are open to all the Crane and Ford racing cams for the 5.0L.
With the same mods, you'll get better MPG and a little more power out of a 85-up Mustang Ho motor than you'd get with any other 302 ('cept Boss). -CP
: Hi! I own an OEM '75 Mav 4dr Automatic with a 250. I plan to put in an FI
: 302 but keep the C4 until my budget allows me to put in a T5. In the
: long run, I want to use it as a daily driver but still be able to smoke
: Mustang toast when I want to. I know there are many different kinds of
: 302s out there and I don't have much mechanical experience. Which 302
: is best for my intentions, easiest to install and allows for maximum
: flexibility?