Small-Block  302 / 331 CI

Guys with Ford musclecars who want to replace their tired small-block and get a good deal in the process should check out the combinations offered by Engine Factory. One of its hottest-selling engine packages is the 350hp 302. This combination begins with a roller-cam block, into which goes a balanced-and-blueprinted reciprocating assembly consisting of a nodular-iron crank, shot-peened rods, and hypereutectic pistons. Edelbrock RPM heads and a custom-ground steel hydraulic-roller cam round out the long-block. Engine Factory will sell this as a long-block package, but since it specializes in turnkey engines, you can also have it ready-to-run, complete with carburetor, air cleaner, water pump, oil pan, distributor, ignition coil, spark plugs, and even the pulleys to fit your application. All Engine Factory turnkey engines are delivered already hot-tested and broken in on the shop's custom test stand. Engine Factory's Christian Nelson says this 9.5:1 engine will replace any 289 or 302, and will run great with the factory exhaust and torque converter, but headers, a higher stall converter, and a steeper final drive will really make this engine come alive. Want more cubes? They recommend the 331-inch stroker that comes with a steel crank, forged rods and 4.030-inch pistons, 3.25-inch stroke, 10.0:1 compression ratio, and an even longer list of go-fast goodies than the 302. This combination is good for 410 hp.

Engine Factory
Lebanon, NJ
800/704-5385
www.fordcobraengines.com