BA Mustang

I was looking on Craigslist and found a 302 block for $50. It is from an 87. I know that would mean the engine would come from an EFI car. Could I built it up and just put a carbed intake on it?

LMan

Sure. Ive done it several times. You'll need more than the intake, though....front cover, water pump, oil pan/pickup, possibly a distributor w a steel gear (if roller cam equipped), etc

BA Mustang

I might get it if I don't get the carb.

Rogue

i tried to order the carb, your right it lists mfg out of stock, they did not stop making it they just have no cores to build any, i did find 1 listed on carparts.com for 109.00 but it does not ship for 5-7 days and who knows if it will really ship!


if you get a 302 you will need
intake
carb
distributor
exhaust manifolds
motor mounts
timing cover
oil pan

just for basics

Puter

I've been running carbed roller blocks for years. Nothing different about them at all. As mentioned, the one big thing to keep in mind is the steel gear for the distributor.

kennyg

More engine parts:
Crank
rods
pistons
rings
main bearings
cam bearings
rod bearings
camshaft lifters
pushrods
freeze plugs
engine rebuild gasket set
heads that may need rebuild
oil pump
oil pump pickup screen
oil pump drive rod
engine assembly lube
gasket sealer
engine paint
oil and filter

machine work: cleaning, bore block, recon rods, install pistons, hone cylinders, install cam bearings, assemble engine, rebuild heads

6 cyl to V-8 upgrade parts:
Throttle pedal to carb linkage
motor mounts and pads
V-8 C-4 or other trans
V-8 differential
V-8 front brakes
V-8 steering linkage
V-8 radiator
alternator brackets...

That $50 block is CHEAP! I recommend finding that 6 cylinder carb you need! kennyg

LMan

Ken speaketh wisdom. V8 brakes, especially. The I6 suspension/drivetrain stuff is light-duty, not suited for V8 use.

Extreme21

Ken,
Even with your extensive list of needed build-up parts, your engine won't run......you forgot to add gasoline!

LMan

It's too expensive....

BA Mustang

I think I am going to have to get a 2v. I'm not paying 300-500 for a 1v carb.

Extreme21

what does a 2v cost? double a 1v? same?

Puter

A Holley 4V is less than $300 from Autozone. Sheesh...

BA Mustang

About the same depending on where you buy it from. My dad found one on Ebay and the guy tells you what jets to put in and what adapter to use. 2v carb from the guy is $60, adapter is $68, and I don't know about the jets.

BA Mustang

Now that we are doing 2v conversion I was thinking about putting a CAI or something along the lines of that on the mustang.

Rogue

uum cai is usually for fuel injected cars, you need to do a shaker hood scoop!

BA Mustang

I have a turn signal hood that is yet to be put on.