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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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I picked up a 1988 302 motor out of lincln for my 65 stang and a budy called me and asked if i wanted a 390.I told him no i didnt think it would fit but the more i thought about it,hm more power?Thought id ask.
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 11:10 PM
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Need to convert to an Mii style front end and remove the shock towers to fit it in.
Old Mar 22, 2005 | 05:03 PM
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Keep the 302.
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 05:03 AM
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A 390 wont fit with out cutting and welding. So you have to ask yourself, is it worth the pain in my *** to do it? [sm=badidea.gif]
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 09:05 AM
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A 351W will fit I had 1 in my 66 coupe & it was a fast !!!
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 08:56 AM
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A 289 will fit. I have one in a 66 mustang and it was fast too.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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Thanks Guys i'm goning to stay with the 302.
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 09:08 AM
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Smart man
Old Mar 29, 2005 | 05:26 AM
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