rebuilding 302

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    hi im rebuilding my 302, i didnt want to spend to much cause im planning on buying a crate engine later, im just planning on using my comet for my upcoming wedding, so im just looking some info on a better cam kit since im in their and it should give some life to my engin. Also need a engine rebuild kit, 1 intake valve, if anyone knows a good place to pick these things up that would be great!
     
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    pretty much any auto supply store,napa,carquest etc..there not expensive.
     
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    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    replacing the valve springs on an old motor will wake it up considerably. if you change the cam defintly get the matching valve sprigs for it.
     
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    reman. long block ...from Advance, Auto Zone or O'Riley's would be your cheapest, being you are going to replace it later...:yup:

    ...JMO...
     
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    gettin a kit

    this is what come in the kit.
    Stock style Federal Mogul/Sealed Power Camshaft,
    Stock style Federal Mogul/Sealed Power Lifters,
    Stock style Melling Timing Set,
    Stock style Federal Mogul/Sealed PowerPistons,
    Stock style Federal Mogul/Sealed Power Piston Rings,
    Stock style Federal Mogul/Sealed Power Rod Bearings,
    Stock style Federal Mogul/Sealed Power Main Bearing,
    Stock style Durabond Cam Bearings,
    Stock style Melling Oil Pump,
    Stock style Pioneer Frost Plugs,
    Stock style Victor Reinz Gasket Set,
    what upgrade cam should i get with a stock torque converter.
    -Crane 130032 260/260 adv dur .456 .456 lift
    -Crane 130042 266/266 adv dur .469 .469 lift
    -Crane 130052 272/272 adv dur .484 .484 lift
    -Crane 130092 278/278 adv dur .498 .498.
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Those look like chevy cam grinds.Get an asymmetrical cam with more exhaust lift than intake.Stock ford heads stink on the exhaust side.Dont go over 225/230 duration at .050 with stock converter/gears.Also get a cam with a 112/114 LSA(lobe separation angle) you wont like a tighter one in a stock application.Are those pistons flat top or dished??? if they are dished...get flat tops...worth a few points in the compression department(you will need all the help you can get here)in short...I would just get a re-man short block as suggested by Frank.What you will spend in machine work alone will make the re-man cheaper.Good luck whichever way you go.
     
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