5.0 swap intake question

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  1. jnew42

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    I have a 65 comet with a 289, and I want to put a 5.0 in it. Can i just put my manifold and carb on the motor and have it work fine? Will my manifold bolt onto a 87-93 5.0 block? And will the motor mounts that I have now work too?
     
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    Yes to all accept you may have to re-tune the carb for the 302.
     
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    Awesome! And thanks a lot for the quick response!
     
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    Did you check to see if the '65 298 is a 5-bolt block?
     
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    You will need to swap the gear on the end of your distributor, assuming you will be using the 289 dist (if it is electronic). The roller motor requires a hardened gear.
     
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    Nice catch JS!!! 65 was a change over year...You need to see if your 289 has a 5 or 6 bolt bellhousing pattern.If its 6 bolt your good to go...If its 5 bolt...you will need to change your bellhousing to bolt it to the later engine.
     
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    How would I have to tune to carb for the 302?
     
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    you shouldnt have to do much to the carb. readjust the idle speed and mixture then drive. you need to have a way to determine how its running while driveing. chances are it will be close enough not to worry about.
     
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