Building The Best BUDGET "BANG for BUCK" 302 Motor! SECRET RECIPE INSIDE!

Building The Best of the budget minded stock bottome end 302. Using MOSTLY Factory parts all together in one! No high dollar parts used here folks! Simple, Easy, Budget Foxbody 302 Engine.
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[@Neomustangs]

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[@damonrice8469]

Thx Dan! Im 60yrs old and i love to keep learning new and old tricks of engine building. I use to run felpro head gaskets as a fuseable link. They would hold 175shot of gas ,anymore it would let me know its time to refresh. And never hurt a piston.

[@brandonknight7240]

Hey what oil pump and oil pan would you recomend for a stock block with a scat 331 stroker bottom end ? do i need a 7 qt. Pan or is the factory style good enough?

[@damonrice8469]

@@brandonknight7240 7qt, 331 will spin up quick, suck all the oil out the pan at high rpms. Plus aftermarket pans has better baffles than a stock. Just my 2cents, mines has a canton 7qt. 363ci

[@Bbbbad724]

It worked for me also flipping the pistons on 289s and 302s and FEs soften the chambers and they rev quicker and higher. A 410 turned into a beast with ARP bolts and flipped flat tops I pulled out of a .015 over 360FE , forged and flipped in the Merc 410, flywheel from a 4 speed 428 CJ with a top loader and I told folks it was a 390 and at 413 ci it could almost pull the Mustangs front wheels.

[@MiturBinEsderty]

I can’t wait another year i can retire and go digging in junk yards and building motors. Im leaving NYC and moving to a rural area where things make sense.

[@user-sm3ky5cf9d]

U rule, awesome job a project i been wantin to do for like 7 8 yrs now, i first got wind of the gt 40 heads in a road n track magazine build,

[@jeffdiehl8394]

Great Video! love building small Fords. you hit on a couple of key points to look for in building a Small block Ford. the head gasket placement(water holes always to the back!), head bolts/studs need sealant on the lower(exhaust) row, oil pump drive shaft check for seating & use the spring washer correctly. I don't now if flipping an offset piston really works in a mild engine but it wont hurt anything. couple things I do whenever i build a 289/302 now: 1. Use that exact oil pump if the engine will see some revs, I really like the doweled cover & the support for the rotor that goes through the cover plate. also you can adjust the oil relief spring for pressure. 2. Tap the front oil galleries for pipe plugs 3. have the decks surfaced - remember these things are 20-40 years old and have seen so many head cycles! lower side tends to sink and having fresh surfaces is worth the $150-$180 to deck it. also good for compression ratio which is tough to get with a short stroke engine. 4. if you need a decent replacement piston, the Speed Pro L2488F is nearly a replacement without that little dish - has a tall compression height & the metric(thinner) ring pack. have had good luck with them. 5. front damper - the 50 oz in un balance cranks won't ever be as good as a 28 oz but for under 6500 they will last a while. the good damper does help as the factory style rubber ring types will fail over time and once that outer ring spins its going to hurt itself quickly. I be this thing runs really well - that cobra cam doesn't have much overlap so running on SD should be ok. the extra airflow from the heads & intake may need more fuel but shes going to run well!!!!

[@Neomustangs]

Thx for sharing your experience

[@markweber7275]

Thanks for the detail in your build. Helps understand the thinking along with benefit of more horse power and the limitations👍👍👍

[@baconcreek609]

I'm glad you mentioned in your previous build about some blocks needing the head bolt holes heli-coiled. My current build is there.

[@lamarrichardson1782]

6th time now I've watched this build. 100% what I wanna do. Awesome content man!!!

[@roundtownjohn]

Another great video. I've been a fan for quite some time, and as a fellow Ohio resident (just south of Columbus), I'm proud to admit that you've encouraged me to purchase a 1990 GT project car. Look forward to watching old videos over and over to help with the build. I wouldn't be able to do this build if it wasn't for guys like yourself posting the content that you do, so thank you. Also, I found your page originally via reference by brew2l, so a thanks also goes out to that channel as well. You guys are both down to earth, tell it how it is, and give so much great content to the DIY guys to keep the fox world active and growing. #lovethefoxorkickrocks

[@Neomustangs]

Man I appreciate the follow ! Let me know how it goes !

[@averagejoesgarage8335]

I've been following you for yrs finally subbed. Great work!

[@PaulDaFox]

Rock Star video brother! Really enjoyed watching the motor build and you did a great job with the time lapse🤙🏼🏁

[@Neomustangs]

Thanks man. That video took forever. Lol

[@PaulDaFox]

@@Neomustangs Lol 🤣 all my videos take forever. The editing just chews me up and spits me out time wise🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Jessthemark23]

Sweet build. Working on a 1995 cobra right now. Already up to 2500 worth of work and parts. Still got a lot more to do. Just taking my time not really in a rush.

[@FORDMAT77]

Great to know, I literally am pretty much building same for 1 of my foxes, thank you sir

[@Neomustangs]

Glad to help. Tried to make the best "bang" buck stuff. Not high dollar stroke/heads/intake/cam etc. This shit will still make steam for sure! well over 500 at 12 ish pounds

[@butcherspeed2115]

Awesome Video as Always Bro! Love the Stock Bottom End stuff.

[@Neomustangs]

Thx man

[@victoretto5540]

Built a very similiar engine way back in 2000 for the now defunct FFW Factory Stock class. 87 coupe, speed density car and ran the same Cobra cam with GT40's and Cobra intake. Car ran 12.80's@105mph, FUN car on the street.

[@Neomustangs]

Yep thats what i expected this car to run too. high 12's all motor factory parts

[@anthony8194]

I would really like to see more detailed info on installing the timing chain and camshaft because I'm not sure how to put it at TDC. Do you have a video on this?

[@johndoe-zb8bm]

I have been waiting for this information and upload! Thank you!👈💯

[@Neomustangs]

You are welcome!

[@johndoe-zb8bm]

@@Neomustangs I am going to build my back up engine to spec! Following your exact build. And I have several brand new parts still in the boxes from 2015! Including crane 1.7 roller rockers that came on the 93 cobra 3 bar heads I purchased from you and much more!👈💯🔥💪

[@Neomustangs]

Nice man !

[@lollis_garage3683]

This gives me a great idea!! Love the channel!

[@Neomustangs]

Yw ! And thx

[@makeitexclusivetv7455]

Appreciate the vids im building a 302 for my 97 thunderbird but speaking of foxbodys I've always wanted 1

[@Neomustangs]

Nice !

[@hersoncruz8900]

Hey do u have a video on the steps right after the gt40p heads torque down., The upper and lower intake

[@danbucceroni8607]

I love your vids man. Not too vague, straight to the point, not too much talkin…just right. Good stuff. What machine shops do you use? What area? I am in south Jersey, no good places here bro. A couple that don’t even answer the phone. That’s about it. Lol

[@Neomustangs]

NE Ohio

[@FoxcastMedia]

Solid budget combo there, great video brutha!

[@Neomustangs]

Right on thanks for popping in caleb!

[@NIN_THUG]

Great video, love that dark blue paint.

[@Neomustangs]

Ty !

[@randylanhart1387]

Nice job. Gives me lots of ideas for my 82 GT survivor car when the motor needs help.

[@Neomustangs]

Thx

[@michaelwilliams434]

As a die hard mustang lover I want to say this is by far one of the greatest vids I seen so far also I just wish you guys built a 94-95 gt using the same setups on the fox's

[@Neomustangs]

Man i appreciate that!

[@matthewkoenig5133]

I got a 95 built on the same platform

[@s123fro]

Could you posts a parts list with part numbers detailing which bearings, oil pump, intake gaskets etc that you are using? I feel like you've shown it in another video but can't find it.

[@mattbirch93]

You are inspiring me to build an engine. Always wanted to but haven’t done it yet.

[@Neomustangs]

Cool!

[@albertomorales2794]

Just Wow!!!!! Thank you Brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Neomustangs]

Yw !

[@young11984]

Finally an intro without rap or heavy metal that is actually can be understood and more than 5 words that not repeated lol Factory forged pistons has stainless top ring that should never wear out and are thrown out for flake proned moly coated ones. Ive had 3 stock from Ford short blocks that the piston was between .005-.010 out of the hole and they did run better than the others out there but have flipped those around and have VTP clearance issues with an E cam but was easily cured with a piston fly cutter

[@Neomustangs]

Ya i have had them about 5 out of hole before. But only ran B cams or stock cams with 1.72.

[@johns9779]

Degree the cam!!! You were right there...

[@lochnessfox3441]

Pretty awesome little horse buddy! 👍💪 pony power!

[@Neomustangs]

Ty !

[@duke5171]

Hey I really appreciate what you do! Your videos got me started on looking for a fox body 5.0 for my 1962 Flareside. I was wondering if you’ve ever broke one of these blocks, and if so roughly how much power was it making?

[@Neomustangs]

600 wheel and yes it broke cause of bad timing or being greedy with it lol

[@eppyschopshop]

Definitely interested in swapping the pistons around. I grasp to concept but could you tag the video where you get more in depth?

[@prolinews]

I just built pretty much that same exact motor a couple of weeks ago but went with the Holdner XE274HR cam.

[@ls3183]

how much did i cost ro build it

[@isaiah9313]

Should post a vid of it!!! Have you gotten it dynoed?

[@ricklodestein1101]

Comp cam..

[@DWBmotorsports]

@@ricklodestein1101 no shit…

[@ScottM5.0]

Richard Holdner, who wrote for Muscle Mustangs or 5.0 mag (can’t remember which), recently did a video about flipping pistons on a Dodge 5.7. ZERO change in power. Doesn’t hurt anything, though.

[@phileickmeyer2493]

I seen this video. It does slightly increase stroke and dwell at tdc soo...idk. did it on my 302. Seemed to give a bit more torque

[@5oh_petro124]

I am currently rebuilding my 302, as the oil pump saw a shard of a snap ring from the rocker arms… anyways, I have heard about flipping pistons and always wanted to try this. Well I have just tried to do that and I can tell you it does not do anything. With a dial indicator and micrometer, the piston does not drop any further than stock and doesn’t rise further than stock. I compared a stock piston stroke to piston #1 backwards in cylinder #5 and I tried flipping piston #7 in its own cylinder. No orientation changed anything. Was actually disappointed 😂. That is what I have found with trying that, just an FYI for anyone.

[@smittysbad5.080]

First time I have seen my transmission on one of your videos.

[@raybradley4722]

I would love to let you tune my 03 gt ,ive been watching your chanel for years and i love it thank you for all the enjoyment you bring

[@Neomustangs]

Bring it to us

[@desmondedwards6370]

That mustang going to be ready I’m not a Ford man but I might have to switch

[@RAD-RC]

I have an "off brand" foxbody as I call it (early sn95 with the same drivetrain) and I have been eating to refresh the motor for not a lot of cash. Might have to do some more research on this, I am also in the NE Ohio area so hopefully I'll run into ya next year at meet!

[@Neomustangs]

Cool man!

[@marksiniard8445]

I'm glad you specified it will make 500 rwhp on boost. Until that point I was thinking you were suggesting it was gonna make that much power NA. Although it's a strong motor for stock the power NA wouldn't be much more than stock.

[@Neomustangs]

Ya its why i put that in the thumbnail. N/A good strong motor.. boost can make 500+ easy. Budget.

[@raymondvesty4319]

Mark siniard..hey im glad some one else got it..500 hp n/a on stock heads/intake& camshaft?? M8 your dreaming 🙂

[@alertgasper]

along with the piston offset to help with TDC dwell, if you want to fake a longer connecting rod (the Boss 302 used connecting rods from the 289, so if you can find a piston to match, that's the way to go) is to use offset connecting rod shells. This will do more for getting zero deck height if you find the block wasn't decked enough, but the point is, use an oversized connecting rod bearing shell on the big end of the rod, and an equally undersized shell inside the rod cap. now you've pushed the entire rod/piston assembly a little higher up the bore. This plus swapping piston pin offsets won't make noticable power on their own, but when you do something to gain 10 hp there, 10 hp here, and 10 hp over there (like using offset deck pins to shift the cylinder head location in respect to the bore's centerline to unshroud a valve), they add up. For example, a crank scraper can be fabbed for a dollar or less and will also add some power at higher RPMs. I'd also add, the camshaft is easier to install if you do it first. stand the block up on its bellhousing, let gravity help out, and you can reach into the crankcase to guide it when the reciprocating assembly isn't in the way. And torquing down fasteners or removing stuck ones might be easier if one stands on the engine stand to keep it from running away.

[@TheJMan1K]

Debating picking up a 88 LX coup that’s been 93 cobra swapped. Has a TKX trans and the car is real clean overall so definitely ready for some power. Just bolt ons at the moment but what would I need to hit 330-350whp? Also debating carb swapping since no one tunes foxes in my area. Edit: Motor has 39K original miles and was a nicely done swap real clean. I was told it has BBK long tubes, under drive, 3.73 gears, smog delete, ported cobra intake, and stiffer springs to rev a little higher. Also had the rockers changed to get a little more lift out of the stock cam.

[@danielcameron7316]

Dag um'. You know your stuff! I'm impressed...I bet there are only a handful of people in America that can do this!

[@Neomustangs]

I appreciate the compliment.

[@jasonbennett9995]

Do you run amsoil and best line engine oil additives? I run these products in my 2015 Ford fiesta and love it I feel the difference and saves me on fuel JS seeing is believing God bless from Canada eh!

[@CrazyChiefXxX]

Theres not many people left who understood yhe SD system. My pops made the factory SD system to work with his 347 stroker and 87mm TB.. he went by MR.Speed density on the stangnet forums and 5.0tech... he unfortunately passed away earlier this year. now ive been on the chase for learn what he did about foxbodys and the ole 302's.

[@lonniejoseph3388]

I want to put a set of heads on a stock bottom end. Also was gonna do a votech supercharger. What cc heads and what valves do u recomend. Was going with trick flow 11r. Either 190 or 205.

[@Neomustangs]

Those are fine.

[@babyhuez597]

Would like to see what this motor does at the track! Looking forward to future videos!

[@Neomustangs]

Dyno comparison to the old motor and track stuff is coming

[@jasonfields302]

Another great video!!!

[@Neomustangs]

Ty !

[@williamlund5532]

Dude,I know this vid is 1year old.but you've given me inspiration...all I need is a pile of cash & a 302 block..any suggestions on where I can (find) a decent donor for not much $$$ ?¿?..

[@Neomustangs]

The block or car? They aren’t that bad to find.

[@jayl.6178]

I'm doing a fox body build in my 91 LTD. Road block after road block. I have a few questions if you'd hear me out

[@hersoncruz8900]

I have GT40 p heads but I shave 2 sets of upper. One is non egr, and the other is egr What goes with the gt40 p heads and trick flow stage 1 cam

[@hotrodray6802]

Either intake. The big difference is they need an ACT temp port in #5 runner if you're running an A9L/P ECU. The Exp has it in the air box and that wont work with the Fox computer tune.

[@MrLocomechanic]

Wish I could find your vid on the piston flip trick. Got a buddy I wanted to show it to.

[@Neomustangs]

its in my channel somewhere.

[@MrLocomechanic]

No worries Neo I’ll find it! Thank you for all the amazing content and keep up the great work!

[@matthewjohnson2495]

Always silicone the timing cover gasket to the timing cover and not the block so when you do a cam change the gasket won’t be stuck to the block cause when you scrape the gasket off it will fall into the oil pan and you can clean the gasket off the timing cover on the table and do the water pump the same way. It just makes clean up easier and less chance of getting unwanted trash in the motor

[@christiant.4005]

Video was not long enough but we take what we can ...thx for finding the time to share .

[@Neomustangs]

Yw. ?

[@christiant.4005]

All of your recorded knowledge about Foxbody mustangs is never gonna enough for us guys who are new to the foxbody game and come here to your channel to absorb all of the knowledge ....I mean foxcast...brew2L...TIP..gearhead704.. 5.0tossin..have a lot of technical content but you're a bit more detailed in my opinion.... All of the other channels are very good in their own right but there are only certain people that have the gift to teach and reach ppl and you my friend are one of them ..so thank you.

[@justa3v619]

Damn I’ve built a couple of these myself and watched countless videos this is the first I’ve ever seen of flipping the pistons like that. Pretty interesting.

[@Neomustangs]

Yes sir

[@79tazman]

Flipping pistons is a old trick Mopars and Fords have the same offset and it can be done one those engines

[@Neomustangs]

@@79tazman yep

[@justa3v619]

@@79tazman yea that’s pretty awesome any other videos you watch on building a sbf they make sure to tell you always always make sure the dots go to the front. Ima have to try this next time I put one together. I’ve never had anyone teach me anything just learned it on my own and by reading and of course KZbin lol.

[@robert23497]

Your work is always quality. Thanks. By the way, what color of blue is your dads fox?

[@Neomustangs]

Ford sonic blue

[@mustangandfrankenstein]

THATS EXACTLY WHAT IM ALL ABOUT AND LOVE LOVE LOVE ALL THE HIDDEN TREASURES STILL OUT THERE THAT I FIND EVERY NOW AND AGAIN... I HAD NO IDEA ABOUT THE PISTON OFFSET TRICK..ABSOULUTE GOLD TO ME BROTHER.. IM EVENTUALLY GOING TO REBUILD MY 460 AND PUT IT BACK IN MY 93 NOTCH .NOT SURE IF THAT PISTON TRICK WOULD WORK FOR MINE .BUT I WILL RIGHT IT DOWN WOTH A QUESTION MARK SO ILL REMEMBER TO DO NORE RESEACH ON THAT GOLD ..THATS BADASS..THANKS BEO I LOVE GETTING UP AT 130 PM AND FINDING TREASURE . LOL KEEP EM COMING WE LOVE THE EXTREME BUDGET STUFF VERY VEEY KOOL. .IM IN SC AND COLD STARTS ARE FEW ...

[@justintx75]

Good video and the music is awesome

[@Neomustangs]

Thx for watching

[@justintx75]

Video was informative and motivating

[@StLMikie]

Money. Thanks for the class Neo.

[@Neomustangs]

Thx man sorry it seems like we in session !

[@turbotoys1597]

Do you think its possible to build a on.3 kit car to be allmost like the factory built that way basically drive it across country all the time? Like.a way to built proff it b4 it goes on the car. I really want to build this motor put a on 3 kit on my 94 and take road trips next summer in it . But my other mind tells me keep.the gt 40 p and b303 cam.and explore intake and spray it with 125 shot Keep.up.the work.really love these video's!

[@mitchescobar1060]

Rolling 🔥🔥

[@sallydafoxfitness]

👌🏻👌🏻awesome Vid..

[@Neomustangs]

Ty !

[@frank3stangs]

Nice!!

[@Neomustangs]

Ty !

[@erickubish9842]

Awesome build. I see you guys at Fatmans all the time. I am shocked at the power your Foxes have. I have a foxbody that has a long block 342 stroker, na, with stock computer. I’m only running low 13’s, think you guys could help me get faster?

[@Williecash88]

We’ll Dannie…all I have to say is, another great video to add to the lineup!!! 🎯🔥✅💯 Do you have a link to where you got the cam and part number?

[@Neomustangs]

Thx man.

[@kriskaz2255]

love that budget built motor, it would be exactly what im looking to put into my 89 GT. would love to know how much would you chagre for this type of motor if you even considered building to sell? i live in CT and would drive to pick up so shipping would not be required

[@Neomustangs]

Yes

[@johnbaker3549]

Was there anything done to the P heads besides springs? Bowl blend or short side radius? Love the budget builds!

[@Neomustangs]

No

[@timm5970]

this is pretty much what i want to do on my 5.0 explorer. You think the cobra cam would run fine on a stock explorer ecu map?

[@Neomustangs]

Yes

[@phileickmeyer2493]

I built a similar setup for my fox. Gt40ps trickflow intake, compcam upgraded springs, rrs etc. Made pretty good power na

[@Neomustangs]

Ya

[@phileickmeyer2493]

If you really want to get budget throw on gt40p heads and a b cam lol. Drop in a gt40 intake from an exploder and let er eat

[@allenjay8157]

@@phileickmeyer2493 that’s my combo in my coupe , explorer long block b cam p heads with Alex drop in springs , long tubes .

[@TheJMan1K]

@@phileickmeyer2493what the whp like? I’m thinking promaxx heads, Steeda 18 cam, and trick flowintake or ported cobra. Hoping for 300whp. I already have a cobra intake and was told when ported they outflow a trickflow?

[@johnnyvega73]

MY 302 IS FULL STOCK CAN I USE THAT TRICK FLOW HARMONIC SHAFT BALANCE WITH MY OEM SHAFT ???

[@stevensheldon9271]

The link for the Project Hotwheels playlist does not seem to work. I'd like to see a more detailed 302 build video you have. Thanks.

[@Neomustangs]

You can go to my channel and click on the playlists I have. It’s there

[@stevensheldon9271]

@@Neomustangs Thanks, I found it!

[@SP-zg6lb]

Did the 93 Cobra camshaft work on speed density? Or did you switch over to MAF

[@Neomustangs]

Yes

[@MrKingofguitars]

What valve springs did you use?

[@88TRUNKBACK]

Dropping secrets for the masses, we always thought the offset was for torque as they seemed to rev out better when flipped

[@Neomustangs]

Right

[@viciousrap700]

The same applies with a short rod like In a 400 SBC. It does in theory increase torque when the cylinder wall is loaded harder.

[@unicornsteaks6769]

On Engine Masters it made no difference when they tested the same Mopar engine the same way. Their conclusion was that the center offset distance was not enough to matter.

[@banditshane6706]

Could you possibly make a list of part numbers and where you got them from for all the gaskets and all

[@Neomustangs]

I have a small list at the end. No part numbers.

[@wayneselman9481]

On a Steel Horse I Ride. Cool sond.

[@Mattys91gt]

i got a stock 91 mustang gt automatic with shift kit and aftermarket kick down cable and b&m hammer shifter and h pipe what should my first few mods be more air and fuel

[@Neomustangs]

Gears

[@Mattys91gt]

@@Neomustangs what gears u think will be good in it 3:73

[@Neomustangs]

@@Mattys91gt YEs tha way if you went 5 speed you would still have a good high gear to roll with. some say 4.10 but thats too high for 5 speed imo unless theres a purpose for it.

[@josevizcaino4075]

Did the cobra cam work with SD eec? Planning to do that cam for my SD coupe

[@Neomustangs]

Yes

[@vrm86gt]

Dan, how do you fell about the 94-95 fuel rail upgrade on a foxbody? Not sure if I heard your thoughts on that for a budget upgrade

[@Neomustangs]

Lot of work for very little if any gain. Pump wired in back and adj reg will feed enough power to split

[@vrm86gt]

@@Neomustangs gotcha, some folks say they flow more than 86-93 was curious what you thought.

[@masonland4295]

What harmonic balancer did you use? Great video!

[@Neomustangs]

Trickflow

[@lamarrichardson1782]

Hell Yeah!!!

[@Neomustangs]

Yes sir

[@lamarrichardson1782]

That was a Great video. You know your stuff man! Impressive.

[@bobbylewis3718]

Wait i have a 99 explorer with the 5.0 in it, is the intake and throttle body off an explorer 5.0?

[@Neomustangs]

Yes

[@quinton3997]

Are the stock rods and crank just cast

[@91gtsaul11]

Hey neo would 30lb injectors be to big for stock bottom end with world sr heads and trickflow intake and lunati cam it’s runnin Rich

[@Neomustangs]

Yes.

[@91gtsaul11]

@@Neomustangs thanks man

[@markSmith-ky8nl]

I’m looking forward on building something like this!! Where do I get the parts so I can build under 1000?

[@Neomustangs]

Summit racing, jegs, Resto sites.

[@paulbalzarano]

I've thrown heads on countless 302s and always just used the moly lube on all the studs/bolts. Did I just get lucky not to wash the head gaskets? Or is the moly lube sufficient to seal those threads?

[@Neomustangs]

It’ll be fine

[@viciousrap700]

Ya just never know what might happen, I have an LTX engine right now that I used Teflon on head stud threads and have oil leaking up through the head. Talked with my Head porter and he advised me that he always uses a bit of Good rtv on threads to prevent that.

[@joshholden8561]

Have u built this motot with the best of everything to see what hp that motor would make na a a revving solid top end.? That i really wanna see.

[@Neomustangs]

No that defeats the purpose of budget

[@joshuaarthur213]

Hey neo what piston rings do you use for a stock rebuild thanks

[@Neomustangs]

Whatever the parts store sells plasma moly

[@charlesthorpe3179]

@neomustangs what turbo do you normally run on these stock 302s?

[@Neomustangs]

70

[@ponypwr]

How much power is left on the table using a stock cobra cam vs say a tfs 1?

[@Neomustangs]

It’s speed density. It wasn’t an option for me and this build atm. It’s not about how much power more than power vs stock parts

[@JohnThomas-vb9se]

Wow. I’m pretty sure torque specs on stock 302 5/16 rod bolts are 19-24. I wonder how much, if any it distorted the rod. I know aftermarket bolts torqued to 35 will, and just about always have to be resized.

[@Neomustangs]

Had no issues.

[@jeffsanders7691]

Been really thinking to try my hand at building a motor… nothing too crazy just something like this for my truck. Would the way you built this lower block work well for a truck application? Anything is better than the slap worn out motor that’s in it right now 😅

[@Neomustangs]

This work well in any Ford

[@thatguy83ful]

Use a 351 the 302 just aint got enough balls for a truck. The 302 can move a mustang but they dont even move a ranger with authority. Not na and stock anyway. And any bigger a truck .... 351 for the win..

[@olallaeddy]

My brother has a 95 f150 4x4 with 302. Says it runs great but sucks a lot of fuel. He has had it for 20 or more years and under 100k miles on it. I told him to tune it up or pull it and build a 351 stoker. Not much more $ to do a stroker build for a truck daily driver

[@MyBCAM]

What type of sealant do you use to seal the lower head studs?

[@Neomustangs]

Thread sealant.

[@aidenschlupp710]

know this is old but, can i use the forged pistons from the older block in my 94 block?

[@Neomustangs]

Not only can you but the 93+ hyper pistons and rods at the same gram weight as the forged ones!

[@aidenschlupp710]

@@Neomustangs i’m goin boosted. was re-watching your videos and also saw you selling some on ebay. I have the hyper pistons already out of this block I have. Do you think i should stick with the ones I got or go with the forged factory ones? again goin to be boosted

[@k5wxp22]

Just curious what numbers you saw naturally aspirated?

[@quinton3997]

Are you running the piston number backwards I did quite understand what your doing

[@benjaminrodriguez9968]

Awesome build I have a question I took out my spark plugs and it had a little bit of oil on the threads

[@Neomustangs]

Might Be a little blow by on the piston rings. It’s probably nothing

[@benjaminrodriguez9968]

Piston rings?

[@Neomustangs]

Ya it’s probably nothing tho

[@benjaminrodriguez9968]

Ok cool thanks

[@robertbarrett8846]

Good content. I want to do a foxbody soon. I have access to a full 99 explorer 5.0 motor . Should I pull it and keep it or just grab the heads and intake

[@Neomustangs]

Get whole motor.

[@robertbarrett8846]

@@Neomustangs ok. That's what I though but haven't done a lot on the 302 motors. Mostly worked on ls stuff here and there.

[@robertbarrett8846]

Anything else I should take from the donor vehicle?

[@Neomustangs]

@@robertbarrett8846 diff.

[@robertbarrett8846]

@@Neomustangs the whole rear end or just the diff

[@matt6951]

Whats the biggest cam that will work with flat top pistons?

[@hotrodray6802]

Not much with flat tops. You'll need valve notches for most.

[@surreallife777]

I’m not sure I understand is the engine producing 500 hp normally aspirated? If not what is it? Did $1000 include the engine and all the parts? Thanks.