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Originally Posted by Andrew7dg
the 302 engines are very plentiful, tons of aftermarket support for them, and if it is an easy swap GO FOR IT! Just make sure that you find a manual trans for it instead of going automatic.
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That's exactly the reason I decided on a 302. And yes, I plan on going with a manual trans, I just have to figure out a way to adapt the cable clutch to my pedal assembly (Stock 240 is hydraulic)
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Are you going to keep the AC?
Power steering?
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A/C has been removed since before I bought the car, and I'd like to figure out a way to keep the power steering, but if I can't mount the pump it's not really a huge loss.
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After it is all done, you could then take it to car craft where it would have a little more respect
BTW, even though it is fun to build your own motor, don't over look the possibility of buying one that is already built and has been slightly used. 302 race engines are very plentiful and cheap. 8 built rods for 5.0L are cheaper then 4 rods for a 4g63. Also I would see if you could stay fuel injected so that it is a little more DD. not that carbs are bad but you will get better fuel economy, cold start, driveability with Fuel injection.
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I've been keeping my eyes open for a good deal on a race engine since that would save me a lot of time and money. I'm planning on going with a carb initially just cuz they are so easy to deal with, and it will get the car back on the road faster. If I decide down the road that I want to boost it, it would be easy enough to find a fuel injection setup for it.