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would I want to get an old 302? I am also considering a 289, or the cammer engine out of the 90s mustangs. Thoughts?
Yo, Thunder-
I'm kinda partial to the 302 myself. Been around long enough to be cheap, and also there's tons of hot-rod goodies for them. The same could be said of the 289, although I sometimes think (don't know...) that they're a bit pricier for being more "vintage."
The 302 also hung around long enough to get EFI, which is a blessing and/or a curse. Means lotsa electronic gadgets have to be transplanted, but then it runs soooo nice. Or you can go vintage and put carbs on it. At lease ya gets a choice!
The modern OHC V8s from the Moose-wangs (the 4.6 in two or three-valve config) are rockets, but they are W-I-D-E. The cylinder heads take up a lot more room at the top than the older models. They might fit the frame, but I'd be surprised if they'll go under a "normal" Se7en type hood.
YMMV...
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