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  1. OLDFORDSNEVERDI

    OLDFORDSNEVERDI New Member

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    I need a little info on the best place to get performance parts for a 302 Ho I am going to build for my maverick,nothing radical just something with a little zip.The motor is out of a 85 mustang,any input would be greatly appreciated.
     
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    luckyirishpride "Youngest Comet Owner"16!

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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    summit or jegs will send you a catalog. i think you can go to their web sites and order them. :)
     
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    Thanks guy's after looking and a lot of drooling I have changed my mind and have just about decided to build a 347 any pros or cons?
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    lots of stuff on ebay motors. just type in 331 or 347. which ever way you decide to go should be good.:)
     
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    Build the 347, you'll love it. Just remember when you order heads, cam, intake to get big stuff. If you use regular 302 parts you'll still make the power of a 302.
     
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    I have been looking at the gt40 heads,It has been a while since I was into all this stuff but I still know that the heads are the most important part of the motor.(y)
     
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    You can buy a stroker kit and have your machine shop install it or you can buy a 347 or 331 short block all done. Theres a million choices out there.

    What is your overall budget for the build? If its a tight budget, that will rule out some of the newer and much better and pricier heads. The factory GT40P's perform well but require special exhaust considerations.

    Here is a link to a head comparison.
    http://airflowresearch.com/articles/ultimate/Group1/Part2/A-P1.htm
    The page navigation is on the bottom

    Edlebrock RPM Performer or RPM Air Gap is a good dual plane intake.

    A Holley 650 would be a choice as is Demon and others.

    Theres several header option depending if you are floor shift or column shift. Column shift options are fewer.

    Just a start

    Tim
     
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    Build the 347, you'll love it.
    Every piece of it! :D
     
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