Build me a 302

[papabug71]

Well, I have just about given up on my dream swap. 390 NP435 ect.ect. So I guess im going to piddle with my little mouse motor. Its in need of a good rebuild, the top end was freshened up in 93 so I guess I should go ahead & do a complete rebuild.

Keep in mind guys its not going into a drag truck. It needs to be streetable. But streetable to me can be something other than stock.

Its going to be bolted to the factory 303 3 speed & im still going to row the gears with the clolum shifter. 9" rear with 3:25's. The truck will be driven less than 500 miles a year, just on the weekends & to cruise nights & shows & things of that nature.

Here is what I have in mind. Please tell me your thoughts & if you have a reccomendation, I want to hear about it.

1971 302 V8
start with a good rebuild, with quality components & bore if needed.
Go through the heads & make sure eveything is ok.
Edlebrock preformer (or similar) intake. Nothing too drastic, no single plains...
Eddy 4bbl carb CFM??
268'ish?? cam with compatable valve train. I would love to run a lumpy stick just for the sound, since i dont drive the truck all that much. But I dont want to compromise streetability & I cant spend a pantload on the 40 year old iron heads.
headers & good exhaust
electronic ignition, good wires ect.

I think that would perk the old man up alittle & turn heads when I pull into a show as well.

What do you guys think???????

[fordman]

i seen a 302 rebuilt on craigslist for 300. comes with a 4 bbl alum intake and everything looked like a great deal to me. but i didnt need it.

[stangconv]

Why did you give up on the 390?

[FordTruck]

Edlebrock preformer (or similar) intake. Nothing too drastic, no single plains...

My brothers trying to sell his edelbrok preformer intake he bolted it on the motor but never ran it so its really brand new with box and paper work. I think it sounds like a good idea to rebuild,I wish I could come up with the $$ to do the same. I say DO IT!!

[papabug71]

Why did you give up on the 390?

The in-laws say no dice on the 72 F-350. It had everything on it I will ever need to make my truck the way I have always wanted it. 390/NP435/PS/PB.

As usual, they are going to keep it & "fix it up someday". I'll keep looking for a 390 NP435 combo locally tho.

I like the roller 5.0 idea. I know a couple of five-o guys here in town. I need to go talk to them sounds like.

Thanks guys!