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Topic: The legend is reborn.
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Steve-UK
Gearhead Posts: 392
From: Wickford, Essex, England
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 12-01-2006 05:46 AM
 
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Ford Racing Boss 302 Engine Blocks are built stronger than the original for high performance engines.
Have any of you guys seen this on Summits site. Looks interesting.
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My Pics 302 with Toploader 3.80 rear. 1.78 60ft 12.91 @ 106.88
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 2814
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 12-01-2006 09:48 AM
Didn't see it on Summit but I have seen it on Ford Racing's site.
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roger
Gearhead Posts: 533
From: ontario, canada
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 12-01-2006 10:55 AM
According to Ford Motorsport Canada, the Boss is not yet available.
i think its got to do with initial cost as the parts guy couldn;t quote me a dolar figure
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65driver
Gearhead Posts: 245
From: Syracuse, NY
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 12-01-2006 05:42 PM
Does anyone know if the head bolt holes are blind like the DART blocks or do they still go into the water jacket like a standard 302 block?Chris
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Mooney
Gearhead Posts: 2357
From: Marietta, Ga
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 12-01-2006 05:42 PM
I read they were giving a couple blocks away right off the bat to UTI to juse in their salvage yard Mustang Buildup-- be curious to see what they do with them.
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COBRA2
Journeyman Posts: 3
From:
Registered: Nov 2006
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posted 12-01-2006 10:31 PM
Did i read that right? two piece rear main seal? why?
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FSTBK65
Gearhead Posts: 483
From: Salem, Virginia 24153
Registered: May 2004
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posted 12-02-2006 12:32 AM
Whats the maximum displacement?------------------
65 fastback. 302, Paxton Supercharger 7PSI, Edelbrock heads and intake,flowtechs with cutouts, x pipe and 2.5in flows. 4 speed. 449rwhp and 410ft lbs through the mufflers on 93 octane. 7.7 @ 94.7 mph 1/8 mi, 1.84 60ft.
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Bulldog66
Journeyman Posts: 96
From: Lake City, Fl.
Registered: Nov 2006
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posted 12-02-2006 09:02 PM
1700.00 - Can't you get a simular block in the 351 range for less?------------------
66' A code 289 Coupe.
95' F250 5.8 on 6" of Rancho lift and 35" MT Baja's.
06' Explorer - wifes truck.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-02-2006 09:16 PM
I would buy the R-302 block or a Dart before spending that much money guys.
It's more for restoration purposes than all out racing.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
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