Boss 302 is in 72 Comet GT

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  1. racing ranger

    racing ranger Member Supporting Member

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    So far so good. Boss 302 is in just fits. Hope to have it road ready by April.
     

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    Awesome, racing ranger. I "almost" did a stroked clevor in my Maverick. Those flat topped valve covers and canted valves are a thing of beauty. I so wish Ford had built this car.
     
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  3. racing ranger

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    I have been collecting Boss 302 parts for years finally had enough to build one. Dynoed it over christmas made 327 hp and 382 ft lbs torque
     
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    I'm envious. I owned a Boss 302 and a Boss351 Mustang in the 70's and always wanted a Boss 302 in a Maverick. If I ever get the time and $$, I would like to build a 363 clevor with CHI heads.

    Love your Comet. Please keep us posted on your progress. I'm assuming you are using Tubular Automotive headers?
     
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    Nice work Ranger! What color is the car? Looks like the car had a lot of fac. options. When do u hope to have it on the road.
     
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    Paul Allen The Maverick is back!

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    Nice looking! Send more pics please.
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Very cool! I have wanted to do that too with Edelbrocks top end package.
     
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    Very nice job - tightness to towers reminds me when I had my Cleveland in my Maverick when my engine bay was all stock :thumbs2:
     
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    Spring break Hope to paint it this next week. before paint.jpeg
     
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    Nice!!

    Looking forward to the pics after the paint!
     
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    Looking awesome.

    Having owned one of these engines in a Mustang, I will be interested to see how it runs in the lighter Maverick chassis. I advanced my cam 4 degrees and installed 4.30:1 gears to get it to run well on the street with the huge 4V ports. Beware of the original forged pistons too. Mine developed cracks in the skirts.
     
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