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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hopelessly-Devoted" data-source="post: 1572658" data-attributes="member: 28907">Sorry for the long delay, been busy going back and forth between two places.Well, the good news is, I know what is wrong with the 302. The bad news is, I know what's wrong with the 302. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" />  In terms of space travel, I have had what would be described as an "Unscheduled Rapid Disassembly" of piston #3. I will try to get a picture or two posted here for every ones enjoyment. I had a mechanic friend of mine come by with a scope to look in through the spark plug opening and that's when we found the damage. There are a couple good size nicks on the cylinder wall which "maybe" could be machined or at worst I would have to have it sleeved. At this point, I think it's time to drop in the 351.I know I started this thread asking about intakes and what every ones thoughts were on them. Now I have other questions about other parts I still need to acquire and was hoping folks here could either share their thoughts/experiences or point me in the right direction to other posts that they are aware of that may answer my questions. I have a pretty good idea of what can and cannot be swapped between the 302 & 351 and am working on putting together my list of what I still need. What I am wondering about are these things.. to start with:1. Keep the Holley Terminator or go with the Holley Sniper? I have one of each already so it comes down to this...        a. I have a square bore 4 bbl 351 intake that the Sniper can go on to. (it's an Edelbrock Performer I think, dual plane)        b. The Sniper setup takes up a lot less real estate              i. Requires a different throttle cable which I already have and I probably lose having cruise control.              ii. Will need to figure out the wiring (i.e. how much is the same/reusable from the Terminator, how much is new for the Sniper).        c. If I keep the Terminator I need a new intake that has injector bosses (pre-machined or I'll have to get them machined).        d. I will need additional parts to connect the throttle body like an, intake elbow and possibly a spacer to clear the valve covers.        e. Will need to reprogram the Terminator to the new engine, or find a tuner nearby and have it towed there.        f. All the wiring is already done for the Terminator. 2. What distributor? I am guessing that the same one works for either fuel delivery setup Term or Sniper.3. Heads? I had AFR 185 Renegade's (#1422) 58cc heads, but one I don't think will be salvageable. Found a new set of AFR 190 Enforcer 64cc heads for just under $1500. To replace the 185's is almost $2400. Seems like a no brainer, but...4. Cam shaft? No clue. I want streetability/driveability but I also want power. 5. Roller or Hydraulic flat tappet? Block is a 1974, so it's a non-roller.         a. Roller = new dizzy gear and special lifters        b. Flat tappet = nothing specialIf anyone is interested or knows someone who is interested in a tubular GT40 upper and lower intake for a 302 let me know, I don't think I'll be re-using the one I have.</blockquote>