1BADASSLX

whats the diffrence in a mexican 302 and usa 302 ?

5.0 MPG

If Im not mistaken the steel on one is cold rolled? I could be wrong. Which one I dont know.

myshifter

just a higher nickel content

88BlueGT

Arent the mexican blocks good for like 600hp?

1993 5.0

I have read about the mexican 302 blocks before, they were in mid 70's vechicles nothing after 1978, higher nickel content and larger main bearing cap, able to handle as high as 700 HP, motor would be stamped hencho en mexico (made in mexico)

g2_5point0

automotive parts made in mexico SUCK, just take a look at VW

myshifter

wrong in this case

PX429

look at a new mustang everything on it says "made in mexico assembled in the USA"

tinman

Qoute, "Mexican 5.0 blocks are no differant than ones made in the U.S.'
Kirshenbaun, book is 'The Offical Ford Mustang 5.0'
Copyright 2000.
ISBN 0-8376-0210-6
This is a good book about the 5.0 cars. The author is a car guy from way back to at least the 60's.
Should be able to get it on Amazon.
IMHO, everyone on this board should have one but lots don't because I don't think they could read it if it was in front of them.............

gambit90lx

yeah i have alway heard that the mexican block can stand up a little better to more hp......but i am no mustang expert by far