I'd like your input! My new (used) 302!

Okay, so, I pulled myself an '86 302. Got it for $50.


I plan to start from scratch with the engine. I'm upgrading from a 250 and I'd like to make a fun streetrod. I'm not looking to drag or anything like that, but I'd still like to make my friends drool (and maybe to speed a bit...)

I'd like you guys to pretend this is just a block and give me what your wishlist would be to meet my goals.

 

Well,,, what's your wallet look like????

 

Anything. I can look for prices after you guys give me some advice and figure out the budget myself. I figure that because I'm not looking to build a drag engine I can probably swing whatever you tell me. I can buy parts as I can afford them.

 

No crate engines, by the way. I want this to be something me and my dad can do together. Now that I live on my own I'd like to have an excuse to spend some time with him.

 

Time With Your Dad Is Always Good !

 

if i was starting from scratch, i think i'd buy a matching kit like the ones from edelbrock. if you want to put a little pep in it, as in a 331 stroker, i'd buy a kit from someone like probe. that way you get all the matching components and usually they are a little less expensive.

 

The 331 option sounds like a cool thought. Any thoughts on options that may not be included in a kit, like headers or a carb?

 

for headers go with hookers 9601s i think? if i didn't get the number right someone will correct me i'm sure... hehe, carb probably 600 or 650 for that stroker

 

hooker 6901 headers fit best! headman 88300 i think thats the part number they fit but some have said not the best


far as carb thats goin to be an arguement , some like the smaller 600 or so , but i dont have a stroker and i have a holley 750DP atop mine but mines a 351w also

good start though , nice roller block , should make deicent HP

 

for headers most use the hooker 6901's. there also is a hedman header that fits mavericks. i would probably go for the holley 650 only because i'm more familiar with the holleys. some others may say different. btw did you get any snow today? i was near the cardinals stadium. went in to walmart in a shirt, when ewe came out it was freezing and snowing.

 

Run a compression test, and if it checks out good, install an Edelbrock Performer-RPM intake manifild, Holley Streetavenger 570cfm carb, 1.7:1 Rocker arms. Duraspark distributor, clean it and and paint it up nice. It will be lively and won't break the bank...

 

I called my dad and he thought the 331 idea would be fun. He says he knows of a good machine shop that he'd trust with the job. And I haven't been out since this afternoon, but my friend said he saw snow at a bus stop.


Isn't this Phoenix?

 

something to look at is the search forum on here. type in what you want to find in the search area above and you'll find lots of info.

 

I think the stroker would be good for you. Get the heads worked or buy aftermarket (world windsor jr's under a grand) I would go hyd. roller cam, keep comp. and cam in tune for pump gas, headers, Vic jr intake topped with a 650-700 vacuum secondary holley. Nice distributor, coil, valve covers and air cleaner to sparkle it all off!

Right kit on stroker with compression,cam, exhaust, you'll have a great sounding, running car. Open the hood, looks just as great with the shinies!!!

Good Luck

 

I'm liking where this is headed. I knew asking you guys would be helpful for me. I had hit a snag because I've been saving for my wedding. But now that that's under control I'm looking to get back into this.