gman26

Is there an easy way to tell if you have a 302 HO?

Soaring

Isn't that a 5.0 engine? If you don't get an answer here, try posting in the 5.0 section.

hunterzach_02

the ho obviously has roller lifters, but these are not easy to see with the engine put together. It also has the same firing order as the 351. I dont know it off hand. As far as I know, all 302s from 85 and up are hos. I am sure there are other ways to tell though.

silver91gt

you can tell by the firing order, if it is 13726548 it is a ho.
or if the motor is stock under the plate that says 5.0 on the intake, there should be a ho casting on it.

silver91gt

all v8 mustangs have a 5.0HO from 1979-1995.
in 81-82 there was a 4.2liter v8, as well as the 5.0