which should i do?

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302 or 351

  1. 302

    38.1%
  2. 351

    61.9%
  1. 89f150drvr

    89f150drvr Member

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    thinking about buying a new(used) engine for the truck, im stuck between getting another 302 or going for a 351 , either way im gonna convert to carb and mildly build it (cam, intake, carb ect..) so which one should i go for? im sure i know the answer your gonna give but i figured is go ahead and ask
     
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    TFIDDLE VEEEE TEn

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    408 or 396 ftw lol (stroked 351)

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    haha its gonna be more along the line of a "budget build"
     
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    Lol 302 and I cud give u some part numbers of some factory ford heads that are good. That way its even cheaper.

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    what are you trying to accomplish, speed or torque?
     
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    both would be nice, also with converting to carb for the ign. should i go with a ignition box setup or a hei setup?
     
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    are you planning on lifting your truck and putting on bigger tires?
     
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    possibly just a leveling it out, probably sticking with 31s
     
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    302 cause there's a ton of aftermarket stuff for a 302
     
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    Yess 302

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