302 or 460 build up

N T tcj_meridian at hotmail.com
Fri Apr 9 13:37:50 GMT 1999


The 302 is a 4 inch bore with a 3" stroke. They are really not built for
high RPMs. Once you get them over about 3700 RPMs they start to sound like
they'd rather be at 2500. Torque is fairly good. You'll probably see 275-300
ft/lbs at around 2300-2600 RPMs.

I drive an F-150 w/ the 302 and it does quite fast. For a pretty bulky
truck, it goes quite fast. The stock camshaft of the 302 is quite good for
low end.. Is not suited to high RPMs though.

The 351 likes low RPMs even more and high RPMs even less. The nice thing
about the 302's is how commonplace they are. ALOT of people consider them
ford's best product, and as Jim was mentioning, the "go-fast" goodies for
mustangs bolt up easily. Now who could resist forced induction ?! Even a
Supercharger is commonly available and easy to install.

I'd definitly say the 302 is a great engine. I'd also agree with the posts
saying the 460 is just toooo much.

Unless you consider a full size pickup truck light (i dunno, maybe you drive
a freightliner usualy?!) light, you're probably going to want a good
shortblock engine. Dont forget the 302/351 can be cam-swapped,etc and you'll
get the torque where you want it.


----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Yeagley <jimyeagley at stratos.net>
To: <diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu>
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 1999 3:45 PM
Subject: Re: 302 or 460 build up


> Pat,
>
> I wouldn't expect a whole lot of torque from the 302.  It's got a pretty
> short stroke, 3" I think, and short stroke motors are typically made for
> high revving, upper rpm horsepower.  Not to say you can't get low end from
> it, but it would not be cost effective.
>
> The 460 spells torque.  If you want to stick with the Windsor engine
> family(302), why not go with a 351W?  It's pretty much a stroked 302,
> slightly taller and wider, but most 302 bracketry will bolt right up.
Plus,
> considering the popularity of the 5.0l Mustang, go fast goodies are
> plentiful.
>
> Jim Yeagley
> 1996 Dodge Indy Ram
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>
> -----Original Message-----
>
>
> >Hi All;
> > This isn't strickly efi but efi will go on it so..
> >I'm getting a 302 ( 5.0L) or a 460 (7.3L) to build for a light car
> >Hp isn't what I'm after I want torque ( more fun, less tickets)
> >
> >what would you guys suggest for around 300hp and lotsa grunt( the 460
will
> >be closer to 400hp)
>
>
>



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