QatarStang

Just like the title says, how hard would it be to rebuild a 302? Any special tools needed? About how long do you think it would take?


I have NO experience with rebuilding car engines, but I did used to tear down and rebuild the 2 stroke engines in my dirtbikes all the time, and I'm pretty good with tools.

Thanks guys

mjr46

depends on what you consider rebuilding it??? if it needs machine work then a shop will have to do that..if you plan to assemble it then you'll need torque wrenches piston ring expanders and tool to install pistons in bores......and basic hand tools needed

QatarStang

I was thinking about building a 306/308 with H/C/I, and then next summer I would buy a 4 banger notch to put it into (would buy the car now but don't have anywhere to put it).


In the long run would it be better to buy a 302 from a donor car and rebuild that or just build a whole new engine from the block up?

mjr46

if you can find a good core or donor car ..either way works