zero2005

just wondering, i know the newer explorers & mountaineers up until 2000/2001 came with 302's.

was thinkin bout making a bastard child 3rd gen camaro. LS1's are too expensive, while i can get a low milage 302 from a 98+ explorer or mountaineer for far cheaper.

idea was to grab the 302, toss in a F303 cam, and either turbo it or throw on a shot of nitrous. not looking for huge numbers, just in the 400 rwhp range.

also thinkin of boltin up a 4r70w with manual valve body and trans brake. I think the v6 versions of this trans would bolt up to the 5.0?

fuel & spark would be controlled with a megasquirt.

ideas & concerns?

projectresto83

Still breaks around the 500hp range....some people have good luck, some people don't

sn95_331_GT_ yellow

still a stock 2 bolt main 302

500hp is a still a fun ride, especially in a turbo car

tinman

I don't think the late 302 blocks are really anydifferent from the early (86-94) blocks, they seem to have the same weaknesses.........

REDBOSS1

Your kidding right? The new ones are all aluminum for starters which makes them very different.

AdderMk2

who's kidding here.... we dont talk about the S197 crap in this section.... try to remember that

uedlose

READ!! the post he is talking 2000 and 2001

sn95_331_GT_ yellow

go take your pretend mustang and misinformation somewhere else...

TrimDrip

I can honestly say I that I have never seen a 302 or any Ford engine in a Camaro of any kind.

I know that is not what you meant about a bastard 3rd gen Camaro. Right?

projectresto83

I would rather put a stroked 351 in it instead...why waste the time with a 302