Ford 302 Small Block Becomes A 400+ HP Street Fighter - Horsepower S14, E1

Making power on a budget is the goal of HorsePower this time, as they take a Ford 302 Small Block and build it up to a 306 cubic inch, 400+ horsepower street-fighter.

[@24theMoney]

400 hp at the crank in a light foxbody 5-spd is all you need.

[@rdallas81]

I 💯% agree with that statement.

[@CJColvin]

This would also be a great swap for an old Maverick.

[@donh1572]

I said the same thing when I built 300hp, then 400hp, then 500 hp, then 600hp, it’s a sickness that never ends

[@Southern10Five]

So I guess my 2100hp to the tire is overkill?

[@24theMoney]

To all the naysayers, C5 Z06 was rated 405hp. Foxbody LX notch/hatch is even lighter than C5.

[@DSHPerotecH]

6:40 "Cast Iron Aluminum Heads" man, am I going crazy?

[@HOTRODERify]

no you're not I heard it too had to back it up to double check what he said

[@100Aces]

Yeah! I too did a double take!?

[@centraltexasfoxbodies]

Hahah so did I

[@jjtool5800]

Think he meant they are available in iron or aluminum

[@chaoszombie9995]

I think what He meant was they make them in cast iron AND aluminum lol

[@jasonhooey5677]

Neat! Cast iron aluminum heads, they must be super rare

[@brandonloveday]

I caught that too!

[@davidbrownell698]

😂 right!?

[@ISABELLAKLINIKEN]

For those wondering about the oil system upgrade in the lifter gallery, it's covered in Horsepower S13 E16 at 16:25

[@chucksgarage7165]

Thanks!

[@joebarnes3178]

Yep. I have had many pump rods twist and snap. Sucks

[@ElGarageDelYorch]

thanks

[@HammerHeadGarage]

I've been running a melling high volume pump for 3 years with a stock pan. Regular trips to 6200 plus and zero problems. Make sure you use a hardened oil pump driveshaft.

[@johnjohnsn7633]

ARP is now making an oil pump drive shaft for the Fords.

[@ZedTee77]

Just a question, do you hold high rpm for a decent length of time or just run it up through a gear then back down? The oil pan evacuation/starvation issues usually only occur when the rpm is high for a decent length of time or during high g forces.

[@HammerHeadGarage]

@@ZedTee77 up and down, no road for that here. Still, I have friends who stock car race with the same deal. No oil starvation.

[@ZedTee77]

Hammer Head Garage yeah cool good to know. I have a cheap old falcon I use as a rally car, has an 4 litre inline 6, I’ve never had oil issues while rallying it full noise but I did get oil starvation doing doughnuts on the spot once, heard it start ticking and seen no oil pressure on dash, only a couple seconds before I realised and stopped, engine survived luckily. Was a weird one but I put it down to the g force of quick circles and constant 5000 rpm. It’s strange cause there has been plenty of fast laps on the rally track I’d expect to have issue with but never do. One of those things if u have a good engine it might be better off preparing for something that might never be an issue rather than waiting for it to cause damage and lose a good engine to something that could have been prevented. Hard to know if your situation really needs it until it’s too late

[@HammerHeadGarage]

@@ZedTee77 If you have room for a baffled extended oil pan I say use it. I don't.

[@gen-x-zeke8446]

It's weird. 400 hp used to mean something; even 300. I love the modest numbers and excellent reliability of these 302's.

[@gregoryclark6339]

Back then there was no torque management to save the transmission, so when your 302 Ford or 350 GM made 400hp at the flywheel you soon sent your stock transmission over the rainbow bridge. You’re right though, it’s impressive that engine platforms designed as much as 70 years ago are still thriving due to the enthusiast market.

[@gen-x-zeke8446]

@@gregoryclark6339 And the they make a 7.3 Godzilla. I think that says something about gasv V8. There is a V8 hybrid coming next yea..im thinking a Super Duty surprise. They say it's for Mustang, but that doesn't make sense. Either way Ford is kicking butt and so is Chevy with their new 6.6 gas. I've never been 100% on the current HEMI, but I'm sure they are fine overall.

[@Bob_Lablaw]

Alot of these new factory cars making 600hp+ are heavy AF the old foxbody mustangs we so dang light thats a big reason these 350-400hp 302's can still hang.

[@edwardzamorski3711]

3 or 400 horsepower still means alot to me after owning a Ford tempo

[@gen-x-zeke8446]

@@edwardzamorski3711 My riding lawn mower is has the dull headlight package and 12.5 hp. 0-10 in 3.7 seconds. EcoBrats don't stand a chance. Hellcat?? Nope. Anything GM? Piss off. Tesla?? Were you drunk when you designed the Cyber-Drunk? Sure looks like it...fkn punding Budweisers while watching Sci Fi channel about Musk Aliens. Give me modesty because overall, I can stomach the maintainence costs (even if a bit much). I can't imagine the batteryu packs in those and the procedure in replacing them, or the drive motors when they go bad...and they will go bad. No thanks I'll beat them to 60 by leaving yesterday; no problem!!

[@yalejohnson4687]

400hp on a 30+ year old block. Watch it saw itself apart down the main webbing.

[@johnjohnsn7633]

Slight correction needed here. While he was somewhat correct when he stated the "302" had "shorter connecting rods" than the 289, the BOSS 302 utilized connecting rods that were the same length as the 289. In fact, the 1969 BOSS 302's connecting rods used the same forgings as the 289 HiPo, but instead of being "broached" for the HiPo's "square head" 3/8" rod bolts, the BOSS rods were "spotfaced" for the "football"-headed 3/8" bolts exclusive to the BOSS engines.

[@Billhatestheinternet]

The trick the British use for the valve cover is to silicone it to the valve cover and then coat the bottom of the gasket with LubriPlate or just plain axle grease, which will in turn act as a primitive sealant in it's own right, all the while allowing for the assembly to be readily removed.

[@JBAutomotive794]

Thats how I've done mine for years. Works great

[@craigstewart1532]

Where can I get some of those cast iron aluminum heads? I was going to get steel bronze ones.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

The plastic heads are lighter... or iron plastic heads if don't mind a little more weight...

[@BuzzLOLOL]

@DFB58 - I knew they would... heat is HP and the powdercoat holds heat in...

[@roknroy1]

unobtainium heads are the best! also chrome moly rings, and don't forget the cross drilled brake hoses!

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Unobtainium heads are always best for budget engine builds...

[@scottcorwin3483]

I personally go for the Alumisteel.

[@CJColvin]

When the 5.0L Coyote V8 came out that took the little 302 as well as the Ford Modular V8 to a whole another level.

[@brarautorepairs]

Ford engineers had a goal to make 400 hp and they exceeded it. You really should thank the engineers for pushing for a better product as they are real car people. For years Ford didn't put a rear independent suspension on the Mustang because it cost an extra $800 per car but the engineers kept insisting to have the mustang with IRS (Corbras did come with IRS for the 99 2000). Then the Coyote Engine came out and it exceeded 400 hp which was pretty amazing on 87 octane and 91 gave you 425 to 435 hp depending on the model year. The only sad part is that the LS motor offers a better bang for buck performance wise. The LS motor is more simple than the Coyote, costs less to modify (I.e. one can verses 4) and responds better to mods. Plus the larger displacement combined with the 2 valve design gives more low end torque for the LS.

[@CJColvin]

@@brarautorepairs Thats true.

[@erikturner5073]

@@brarautorepairs the mustang was always a MUSCLE car in the past without the independent suspension. Muscle cars strength is power and acceleration. Since independent suspension is now in the mustang picture(to enhance handling) it's no longer a muscle car, and instead a sports car along with the Corvette. As far as the coyote engine goes I'm not a fan of myself. Ford can KEEP IT! I like the old push rod engines. If I can have a Windsor, then I'll do an LS swap before I do a coyote swap into my foxbody. I'm glad to see ford come to there sences and offer the new Godzilla 7.3 and the smaller 6.8 version pushrod engines.

[@brarautorepairs]

@@erikturner5073 Ford will likely have to move to a V6 engine in the GT in the future. Pushrod motors, despite their packaging and weight advantages, aren't going to be the future of ICE. The DOHC 5.0L 32 valve engine is undoubtedly better than the old school V8 offerings from Ford. GM is an outliers with their continued use and development of push rod engines. But even GM had to add cam phasing for emission reasons to their motors. Chrysler's HEMI engines haven't put out amazing numbers without forced induction. We look at a 5.0l V8 with a high rev in high specific output which is best for a track setting.

[@erikturner5073]

@@brarautorepairs although the LS and Hemi rule the streets. Both are pushrod engines. Coyotes are impressive, but are over complicated and also very expensive. They are not as popular as the other two. Plus people are going back to the old Windsors. Plus they lack cubes. Still if I couldn't have a Windsor, then I'd do an LS swap into my foxbody and not a Coyote. LS swaps are much more popular than coyote swaps for plenty of reasons.

[@indoornepenthes7809]

I rebuilt my 302 to a 306 with an edlebrock airgap and a 1406 carb pulled 379hp. Not bad for a garage build 👌 Melts rubber too

[@UptownFights]

How much it cost you? I have a tired 1968 mustang 302 in the back carport. I need do do something with it. What can did you put in yours?

[@oscarwalker5791]

What do you do if you're fuel injected

[@oscarvillarreal8951]

Did you also used a summit stroker kit?

[@evilinside5984]

@@oscarvillarreal8951 This is NOT a stroker!

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

Man.. this is perfect... Exactly what I need done right at the moment... This is just the perfect type of rebuilds I am into

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! THE PERFECT UPGRADE FOR YOUR DAILY DRIVER!!! GREAT VIDEO AND THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

[@tomashton1781]

when you store any engine ,for more then a season that has push rods, back the rockers off all the valves are closed, some springs mess up if you dont,plus it keeps junk out.

[@19jody72]

Just found this channel and instantly subbed.. just because of the TV shows back in the day

[@robertfoley6430]

Cast iron aluminum heads 🤣🤣 new alloy huh Joe??🤣🤣

[@johngreene6783]

That's what I said. I even had to rewind that part to make sure that I heard it right LOL

[@robertfoley6430]

@@johngreene6783 RIGHT!?!?

[@coltenschocke891]

I also had to rewatch that part 😂

[@DylanC828]

Cast iron-aluminum heads. Cheaper performance heads made of cast iron rather than aluminum

[@patrickharms6636]

The weight of cast iron with the price of aluminum!

[@GorillaCookies]

I've been looking for " Cast Iron Aluminum Heads " my whole life!

[@solarpall]

Nice clean job guys!! I have been looking for a updated build for my 5.0 and this looks good!

[@garypoyner4899]

Never use a stock transmission on a high pro engine tranny will blow up

[@dewightkey6975]

This is one of best engine build dyno shows on thanks a lot l.d.k.

[@zarbog8618]

The arts and crafts section was outstanding! Some very useful easy projects to make your life easier. They also build a pretty bad ass little 302.

[@jord9308]

Antiseize on plugs will significantly reduce heat transfer from the plug to the head, causing shorter plug life. GM has a TSB about this. Better to chase the threads and use a little engine oil and just back the plugs out and reseat at oil change time

[@johnbehneman1546]

Totally Awesome Build

[@terraboundmisfit]

The 302 does have shorter connecting rods, but the longer stroke 3" vs 2.87" is what makes the larger displacement.

[@jjsbluz6081]

Nice, added the rod bolt boots this time!

[@jjsbluz6081]

Been using the hi-volume oil pumps forever. Used an ARP or Milodon race pump shaft for last 8K RPM Mech Roller cam motor. Nice build!

[@jjsbluz6081]

Love the RHS heads HP/$!

[@jjsbluz6081]

How do you get this performance w/89 octane, timing deg ? Thx!

[@jjsbluz6081]

Our old benchmark for factory C9-D0 351W iron heads on a 302 was 355 HP @ 6,000!

[@jessbrown7742]

Mine is gonna be done this weekend! Beyond pumped up. 86 F-150 with identical build as shown

[@illyadope3787]

Same heads too? What part number are yours? Thanks

[@Teamredneck90]

dam that's some sweet paint job on that block inside and out ,,😀😀😀

[@MikeWolf-427]

I always wanted cast iron aluminum heads, lol. I bet they make all the Horse Powers

[@albertgaspar627]

The low deck Windsor began at 221 cid like the flathead but its first performance model was the 260, seen in Tigers and early Cobras both by Carroll Shelby. The K code 289 made its 271 horsepower with a small carb, Shelby got rid of that and made 306 hp not 350. The 302 did in fact use a shorter connecting rod, but not in the Boss 302 version--it kept the longer 289 connecting rod with special pistons to match its canted valve heads. Because the 289 had the shorter stroke of the 260, it is not a good candidate for stroker engines--its cylinder walls don't extend far enough into the crankcase, so a longer stroke pulls the piston down out of the bottom of the bore and it rocks around at BDC--unless your 289 was built in 1967, which is when Ford did design them with the longer 302 cylinder wall. If you have to align hone the main caps, consider the 289 Challenger K code models got thicker main caps and use a set along with the threaded core plugs used by the Boss 302s. But there's still enough roller cam equipped, post 1986 5.0 blocks around to start an engine build with, so if you're starting from scratch, it's worth hitting the junkyard for an engine they'll warantee. Grab some GT40P heads off an Explorer on the way out the door (too bad Mustang OEM tubular headers won't clear the spark plugs without work) and you've got a compact torque package for budget power. Choose a camshaft profile with the 351W firing order--the non HO 302 firing order sets both front cylinders off at once, which can cause block issues when you go past 500hp.

[@user-hx3hj1tr2y]

I COULD LITERALLY LISTEN TO HIM TALK ALL DAY ❤

[@TheJohndeere212]

I recently bought a 302 out of the Mustang GT for my old truck.

[@charlesgreer2847]

Glad I watched this now I know exactly the engine I'm building for my 83 convertible.

[@davidsimmons177]

I LOVE your channel but I do wish you linked things in the description like the rotating assembly you got from summit since there is so many choices

[@KingJT80]

its probably the summit brand rotating assembly. this is a super old video

[@probike4527]

Would love to see this build again, but this time retain the efi and maybe a run with a edelbrock intake and a run with the trickflow and see if it can still knock out the 400hp.

[@vtecbanger3180]

I would love to know that outcome

[@whackaify]

definitely with the EFI idk why they got rid of it

[@vtecbanger3180]

@@whackaify must make more with carb

[@whackaify]

@@vtecbanger3180 Would've assumed EFI would make more sense but probably simpler for a dyno setup especially if they had a carb lying around. I prefer the wonders of EFI in a street car

[@vtecbanger3180]

@@whackaify rich holdner just dropped a video. The efi had more bottom end but the carb killed it too end.

[@A-BONEpickup]

R.H.S cast iron aluminum heads lol.

[@craighansen7594]

Did he mean to say that or are they using teleprompters?

[@rustybritches6747]

Lol wtf!

[@aaronliddell4280]

These guys are idiots...

[@zexce63]

@@aaronliddell4280 just because they have a few grammatical hiccups doesn’t mean they are idiots.

[@aaronliddell4280]

@@zexce63 I respectfully disagree. Their entire show is based off the fact that they’re supposed to be very well versed in what they’re giving advice on. This is beyond grammatical errors.

[@74DuallyVan]

I suck at math. But your conversions for the gasket maker was great thanks!!!

[@mchristr]

The stock Windsor (as opposed to the Cleveland) oiling system is great from the factory. I've never seen anyone else run extra oil lines in the valley.

[@calescapee9642]

Everything goes right in these shows

[@Chris-zm7wh]

Ah todays episode of "budget" parts cannon

[@2nd66tube2]

cast iron aluminum heads 6:40 must be some super rare race part

[@RScott413]

I used to always use high volume oil pumps in BBF and BBC because the old man always did in the 80s. Never bothered doing it with SBF and it has never failed in 100s of passes and high revs. I have also seen the filter blow on BBC from it.

[@ferdinandcuevas8457]

What's the purpose of the lines in the lifter valley? Thanks Also please let me know the link to the block preparation video. Thanks again.

[@ethanbunch3274]

Rebuilding a 302 for my 91 F-150 and it's a very similar build to this one so this is very helpful for me! bore is at 4.060 with a 3 inch stroke bringing it to 312. Topping it with some new DSS -3 cc flat top pistons and an Edelbrock performer RPM camshaft, intake, and cylinder heads. I figured let them do all the work for me as far as mating a cam intake and heads. The compression when I'm done with it all should be around 9.94 to 1. Little saddened cause I thought I'd make around 400 based on the edelbrock numbers but your video shows that it might not be that much. Still I have been watching you guys for years and yall have just grown my love for working on engines and now I have the knowledge to build my own for a vehicle that I love dearly. Thank you so much and I look forward to building this back up!

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

Why.. it might be .. it actually could be more.. not leas

[@ethanbunch3274]

@@strydyrhellzrydyr1345 actually you're correct! A lot has changed with the build since I wrote that comment and I'm looking now at about 420 according to my numbers and some older racing guys that I know of say 450 horse with this motor

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

@@ethanbunch3274 Kool man... Good for you... Yeah, seems very likely to me. I'd have to hear it... But I bet probably closer to 450. Than to 400. Hell, depending on setup, and other little details, it could be even a bit higher than that... It depends

[@oscarvillarreal8951]

Did you use a Summit stroker kit?

[@oscarvillarreal8951]

@@ethanbunch3274 And was the Summit stroker kit reliable when you used it?

[@scottsutherlin7169]

Good video ..😎🤟🦊👍

[@jierdastormcrow]

I'm doing something similar with an Aussie 302 Cleveland, should be interesting to see how the results line up!

[@cliveturner4980]

always loved the 302 even in the uk they are cheap horsepower !!!! nice video

[@longshot5738]

My guess is you’re using a Comp Cams 35-450-8 in it. It’s the same cam I’m using in my 306 for my F100. I’m using the Ready-to-Run Distributor with 1.6 scorpion roller rockers on AFR 185cc Aluminum Heads that are ported to 200+cc, Air-Gap intake, and a 650 Holley Carb. Very nice setup!

[@evilinside5984]

Your setup is making more peak, and average, Hp, and Tq.! You have much better cyl. heads, the best dual plane intake, and matched perfectly to the rpm range of that camshaft! Great choice of parts.

[@slambergang]

What's your combustion chamber specs? I'm thinking about going 58cc with stock stroke and rods but I'm not sure what piston size to go for. They never mentioned in the video what piston specs they have for 10.2:1

[@RScott413]

That is a perfect N/A setup. Very close to the standard I have used with great results. Funny, I had a 100 with a 429 long ago and I would have loved to use a SBF build with the stuff out today. The 650 is absolutely perfect for that setup too.

[@longshot5738]

@@slambergang Mine should be around 10.8 or so.

[@roknroy1]

that is a great combo of parts to get 100hp more than cubic inches

[@roycampbell5767]

Why am i starting to like fords? Gotta watch myself! 😛

[@bluesky-ud9wg]

6:42, Cast Iron Aluminum Heads. Wow, never heard of those .......

[@gy4246]

Cam-Cam, I get it !!!

[@arcorob]

Hey guys...great video Two questions. What carb did you use and what was your final base timing ? Was all in under 34 degrees or higher ? Thanks )oh I guess that was 3 questions..lol)

[@manuelserrano1428]

Una joyita es este motor 👍👍👍

[@stevohmelike]

My favorite ford engine.

[@imjeremy51]

Damn, I thought he was gonna shoot the holes in the gaskets.

[@baddonkey6876]

Built many engines in my dads repair shop, we never bought any stud boots for installing pistons, we just put pieces of rubber fuel hose on them

[@Occuria1]

That is what I do.

[@dewightkey6975]

You can put that on a key ring that's opens and closes and hang it any were on the upper grill or bumper area and you don't have to get on the ground

[@dewightkey6975]

Boys after put rod on the crank and torque you need to turn crank to make sure nothing is pinching on ever rod you can with rear seal out first you will get a better fill of rotation if one rod is to tight you can fine out what's wrong thanks for a good show l.d.k.

[@PatriotPlus179]

I honestly didn't expect it to gain this much power with the stock stroke. A 331 with this same top end (..and a little more cam) would be a bad little motor.

[@chucksgarage7165]

I thought it needed a little more cam too. But not bad for 89 octane.

[@tomwiens3500]

That's exactly what I'm currently building for a '69 stang, same cam that they used but with aluminum heads and a 331 stroker kit, after seeing this I'm super excited to get this old car back on the road!

[@oscarvillarreal8951]

@@tomwiens3500 is a summit stroker good? These guys raised it up to 400 hp but it was just 1 time. I was wondering if it can last and aren't fragile parts.

[@tomwiens3500]

@@oscarvillarreal8951 Not 100% sure on summit's assembled short blocks. I'm running a stock factory roller block with a scat series 9000 331 stroker rotating assembly that they claim can handle 600hp. Being that with my cam/head setup it's only going to be around 400hp I'm not at all worried.

[@oscarvillarreal8951]

@@tomwiens3500 thanks for the feedback brother 👍

[@cobrajet8866]

OUTSTANDING video! No wasted time honing and all the rest. I want the recipe please. Cam Specs especially. How can I get it?

[@sterlingjohnson5147]

Google Powernation blue oval 302. Click parts list.

[@MeaHeaR]

I liké Joé, he's Cool, he reminds me a bit of Don Felder from the Eagles band.

[@williamdon3442]

Reminds me of Saturday morning with my brothers. Cornflakes and toast

[@scottford1091]

I always like to christen my brand new tool boxes with some punch marks from my gasket project...

[@rdallas81]

Lol

[@danielkustra9071]

Muzzle discipline would've made the next section of this video better.. never point a barrel at you. laying down and unloaded or not

[@cobrajet8866]

2nd comment - Best Channel. Thanks for all the cheap tidbits at the end. Best key holder ever.

[@krisco692000]

And its gonna rattle 🤣🤣

[@CJColvin]

I have a 302 Windsor V8 in my 96 F150 with 209,000 miles on it and still going.

[@CJColvin]

@@mikec9112 The 302 is a Windsor V8 as well.

[@brianbradley1985]

@@mikec9112 the 351 and 302 are both Windsor blocks the only difference being 351 is 9.5 deck and 302 is 8.2... but you can take heads off one and they will work on the other!

[@ahmeda3227]

@@mikec9112 the 302W and 351W were the most popular engines they powered everything the Cleveland motors were rare and much more used in Ford Australia vehicles

[@Flathead-fb5tk]

They're definitely tough engines. I have a 99 explorer AWD with a 5.0 and I've got 361K on the clock. Biggest headache so far was replacing the water pump just because of the infamous problem of the bolts seizing to the timing cover. Hit them with a little bit of heat and they backed right out. I love my 302

[@mewrongway]

Thats nothing, My Chevy LT1 has 296,000 and going strong, Engine never been opened!

[@mrt7152]

Those crankshaft appear to be heated a little bit to much to press fit the pins, personally I would worry about metallurgical changes in the steel. But I really enjoyed watching this episode. Take care guys!

[@nunyabinniss201]

Cast iron aluminum heads? Awesome.

[@dockey6942]

Boys make sure you vent both valve covers good show you did on this on this show

[@user-hx3hj1tr2y]

YOU MADE A BEAUTY GUYS❤I LOVE I LOVE WATCHING YAWL BUILD THESE ENGINES 💪😎👍🙏😇🌄

[@natet1227]

i need some of those cast iron aluminum heads

[@superkillr]

Those oiling mods are old school. People have turned the 302 HARD for years and years without any of that crap.

[@fastshelby5226]

Is it just me, but there sure seemed to be a heck of a lot of blow by coming out of the valve cover on this brand new engine! I' haven't seen this on any video I've watched here on KZbin!

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Engines have pretty good blowby at WOT !!! That's why a PCV seals closed at low power, opens at WOT...

[@floridaroadracerguy]

rings probably not broken in yet or installed wrong

[@triplestangman]

Almost sounds like it's knocking a little something didn't seat or a lifter is collapsing

[@gtrdrejugfde288]

Man I would love to have that 306 for my 93 ranger.

[@Nico_Ford23]

im building a similar motor for my 94

[@oscarvillarreal8951]

@@Nico_Ford23 do you know if Summit stroker is good? Or is it fragile parts?

[@Nico_Ford23]

@@oscarvillarreal8951 I don’t know I used a scat assembly

[@nickpappas4133]

Make sure you grease the key 🔑 so it doesn’t rust or corrode.

[@nickbruscella7320]

What paint did you use for the valley( white) and how and why the oil lines in the valley?

[@ttran5083]

Where and when was this film as it is so well done!

[@Dangerous_Drivers_of_CA]

It seems like silver plated spark plug nipples may be a waste of money, idk?. I think it might make more of a difference if they weren't resistor type plugs.

[@blkcoupequattro]

You should have shot the oiling system upgrades, looks like a bypass to the rear of the block to help with oiling in the rear of the block since the pump is at the front of the engine?

[@craigwiess1656]

Something similar is done with 351C builds, but easier to do. There is an oil port just behind the intake and another next to the fuel pump, just run a line between the oil ports.

[@brawler3475.0]

Did you install your thrust plate backwards or is that oiling hole there on both sides

[@Bige4u]

6:40 ...... cast iron aluminum heads. Awesome Sauce!

[@TheMetal750]

Damn great gains, I've built a motor very similar to this but cost me far more than 3k. More like 12k in Australia and that's not even forged bottom end.

[@boingkster]

I'm hearing you mate, but it can be done. I'm slapping together an ex-AU Falcon 5.0L block with the GT40P heads and some new springs and exhaust valves to replace the odd rotator system. Couple with some mild home porting, a used intake and a cam similar to the ISKY MegaCam 280 and she'll be a 400hp street beast.

[@doughavenga316]

Your going to need something better than gt40p heads if you're looking for 400 hp!!

[@boingkster]

@@doughavenga316 Not really. They're approaching 2v Cleveland flow and after a port are very close. Those heads are renound to flow 400hp+ easily. Nothing wrong with a GT40P casting if you do your research on the combo.

[@MikeFL2TX]

Gt40 heads are fine. Problem comes in if you pay to have them ported. Then the price of that puts you close to a decent set of heads out of the box. If you can port them yourself or don’t mind spending money on a factory head, they are great. Easy to make 400hp with the right supporting parts.

[@johndeer8000]

Shorter connecting rods does not increase the stroke only when you include a crank with a longer stroke. @ 1:00

[@tedjones450]

6:40 cast iron aluminum heads, must be a new type of alloy

[@TekleMeElmo]

Is there a list of the parts that’s used for this build? Does anyone have a build list for a 302?

[@RScott413]

If you are specifically building a 8.2 deck and down to the block just spend the extra money to get the newer Boss 5.0 with the 4-bolt main. It literally fits EVERYWHERE a oem 5.0 does, uses the 1/2" head bolts and with the FRPP water pump never gets hot. Then you can boost the crap out it later to over 1000hp and it won't split.

[@OnionPD58]

1:02 Shorter connecting rods do not affect the stroke. it just makes the combustion chamber taller or shorter, thus affecting the compression ratio.

[@GJ-DT]

No, shorter rod is for longer stroke to use same piston height.

[@davidsmith8048]

Cast iron aluminum heads. I need a set of those. Lol

[@sambrown8224]

I've built several of those mustang motors and the 347 stroker kit with the EFI holley systemax II parts will make 425HP

[@connorholgerson9557]

How much did it cost you?

[@jackrabbit7389]

Hmm this is only a 306ci and makes 402 hp a 347 should make quite a bit more than 23 Hp more than a 306.

[@oscarvillarreal8951]

@@jackrabbit7389 do you know if Summit stroker is good? Or are the parts fragile and won't last?

[@foxbodyguyeightyeight3672]

You blow 3 grand in speed parts but you still use 75 cent cork gaskets for the valve covers.?? 🤔

[@williamferrante3855]

I used the cork gasket to give me more clearance for my stock valve covers since I’m running 1.6 roller rockers in my 87 ranger 5.0 swapped, works like a charm if you know how to use it 😂

[@BuzzLOLOL]

They work... especially coated with black RTV...

[@foxbodyguyeightyeight3672]

@@BuzzLOLOL lol more like how to make them leak worse 😂😂

[@BuzzLOLOL]

@@foxbodyguyeightyeight3672 - After 30 years you toss the old cork gaskets and put new ones on... IF the rest of the engine lasted that long...

[@BuzzLOLOL]

@Zach Sheffee - Have to watch both of them to make sure they didn't slip...

[@fordtechlife]

SB FORD FTW 👍🦊🚗🔴💯🇺🇲🤘🔧👊🔥

[@JoseOrtiz-yr9yr]

Can someone please post a link to the oil tube modification video. Thanks in advance ☺

[@billireland6413]

How can I get an accurate parts list for this build. I looked at the Summit site but couldn't find exact matches. I'd love to have part # for every piece if possible.

[@michaelcress8767]

Is nobody gonna talk about the zing it gets in the high rpm

[@rdallas81]

I heard that too

[@DS-mo6md]

I read different things but what do you think the limits are on a late 80s production iron block... with studs and girdle

[@jefflee7820]

What episode details the oiling upgrade in the lifter galley?

[@marselluscain302]

Ive looked every where, i remember watching it on TV 12 or so years ago

[@barryobler9491]

Little mistake showing the longer 38 special cartridge as a 9mm, and the short 9mm as a 38. In reality, both of those would make almost exactly the same size 3/8" hole. Something like a 30-30 Winchester or other 30 caliber would be closer to 5/16". Not a bad idea, never really thought of it, but I got a set of hole punches from Harbor Freight many years ago for around $3 that have been great! Made me cringe when you punched the gasket directly on the red painted surface of the tool box!

[@mattgrimes4542]

Was gonna point that out about the casings but I knew if I scrolled the comments, it had already been done. Not many gun guys/reloaders are also car guys. You would think so but it's not as common as most might think.

[@danjones815]

At 6:41 Joe states cast Iron aluminum heads. I didn't know RHS made such a thing.

[@vernm6189]

Hi , I was watching and at 6:32 you talk about the oil Mod? is there another vid where you go over adding the cooper tubing and fittings and Why?

[@samuelriester1419]

I love cast iron aluminum heads.

[@clevelandfox1081]

That engine would make more power easily with a performer rpm airgap intake.