300 to 302 what do i do

[broncoboy1984]

i have a 1990 bronco with a i6 and i wanna put a 302 in what changes would i have to make. i jus recently switch to bigger toys ive be tinkering with imports and im ready for bigger projects i also have a 78 ford f150 that im trying to sell my email is [email protected] any information is appreciated

 

[Yardape]

Read lots. And when your done read some more. Research is your friend

 

[broncoboy1984]

Read lots. And when your done read some more. Research is your friend

what would be a good place to get info from

 

[Bronc76]

BB84- are u sticking with efi or switching to carb? the radiators would have to be changed out because the inlet/outlets are reversed and i think the 300 has a one row radiator, the motor mounts i think different also, the computer might not recognize the 302. is it a manual or auto?

 

[broncoboy1984]

BB84- are u sticking with efi or switching to carb? the radiators would have to be changed out because the inlet/outlets are reversed and i think the 300 has a one row radiator, the motor mounts i think different also, the computer might not recognize the 302. is it a manual or auto?

im switching to carb and its a automatic will the tranny bolt up i had a guy at work tell me that it would

 

[Bronc76]

i think the 300 and the 289/302/351W all have the same bolt pattern, to be sure check the two top rear holes on block, they should be 5 1/4" on center

 

[broncoboy1984]

i think the 300 and the 289/302/351W all have the same bolt pattern, to be sure check the two top rear holes on block, they should be 5 1/4" on center

thanks alot any info is helpful if u can think of anything else jus let me know i appreciate it alot

 

[broncoboy1984]

if anyone else has any info it would be greatly appreciated

 

[BLADE262US]

Dont use the 300 flywheel on the 302 it isnt balanced correctly and yes it will bolt to the tranny . You will need to get the V8 frame mounts for the motor as well . /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[shift1313]

keep the 300! its a better motor. more torque and bullet proof

As far as i know the 300 and the small block v8s have the same bell housing however I dont know about the flex plate back. I dont know how the 302s were balanced. You can find them cheap enough finding a motor/tranny pair if there is any question. A few months ago i gave away an 89 bronco that was efi 5.0 with an aod tranny.