Has anybody ever installed a Ford Racing long block in there maverick or comet...if so what problems did you encounter and what parts will i have to use from my original 302 block...
Used to be a thing called backwards compatibilty. Which means as engines evolve the manufacturer would take into account that something as easy as a mount location for an alternator bracket would be in the desighn for older cars receiving later model parts. I am pretty sure later model 5.0's dont have this. So if all you have is an alternator and no other options, then it probably wont be to much of a problem. But then again, nothing is easy when doing stuff like this so expect to either find brackets that will work or fab your own. So if you have power steering, A/C, your problems increase. As always, the good people here will lend their knowledge and support. Dan
a crate motor package should slip right in. same ol block. you'll need the 157 tooth 50 oz flexplate (or flywheel) to go with it instead of the 28 oz that came with the older 302's. Your going to have to switch the oil pan out to the older style, or something aftermarket, as the newer style is a double style, and shouldn't bolt up to the maverick. Keep in mind, though that the ford crate motors, while an excellent bargain, come with hypereutechtic pistons, not forged, so if you plan on running lots of boost or nitrous through it, you may want to consider swapping in some forged pistons.
have you seen the specs on the the new 5.0L Cammer that ford racing is putting out? makes me wish I had a small fortune
If I'm not mistaken the crate motors come with the new style timing chain cover and it doesn't have provisions for fuel pump or room for eccentric. I'm going to put a newer style roller-cammed motor in my Maverick and use the later style(86-89 among others) power steering and alternator brackets since all you have to do is leave the brackets and belts for smog pump and A/C off and it becomes a one belt serpentine setup with the alternator being the tensioner like in the Good ol' days. The 50 ounce flexplate from most late-models measures 11.4" so you could use a C-4 behind it no problem. There is no stud or hole for one for the clutch linkage either.
Also here is a dyno test car craft did on the ford racing crate motor they tested it with a lot of different combos and found this one was the best... they used full 3" exhaust from the headers back...
You'll have to research this, but I know that to be true, however, from what I understand, it is only a plate over the hole which can be cut and modified still for a carburated setup.
crate motors i am looking for a 350 crate motor that is fairly inexspencive were is a good place to order one from. also will i have to set the timing when i get it or will it be ready to be droped in the vehical
You do mean a 351 engine don't you? the 350 is a chevy engine and this is a place where that would be REAL BAD!
