302 build....

[mich_666]

So i have a 302 block out of a 87 bronco. Ripped it apart and I'm going to be putting it through the hot tank soon. once thats done i plan to check for cracks and send it out for machining. My plan is to build the motor on the edelbrock performer rpm setup: cams, heads, intake, valvetrain etc... My question is whether i need to take any considerations about the block. Is there a big difference in the block of a 302 bronco and a 302 mustang? Just making sure before i start throwing down cash for the project,,,

 

[2slo95fiveoh]

i'm not for sure on this one, so dont quote me, but weren't some of the older motors flat tappet cammed instead of roller?

 

[2slo95fiveoh]

i think that one should be fine though.

 

[Paul]

Should be no problems. I'm assuming that the '87 Bronco was hydraulic roller just like the Mustang. Can anyone comment?

 

[Stangbangin]

I'm pretty sure its a roller block too. My 88 had a roller block.

 

[Mr. OAM]

When in doubt do a search on the internet, or go to the library and check it out rather than relying on what people think it might be.


Steve

 

[mcaligiuri]

good luck on the build, it gets very expensive though, dont give up!

 

[mich_666]

its gonna be a slow little side build. ill find out if the block is in good shape for rebuild pretty soon. ill keep everyone posted, thx