Are all 302 heads the same?
Are all 302 heads the same?
Like the 289 heads mentioned earlier, all 302 heads are the same except for Thermactor provisions. There’s also a truck head (C9TE-C), which employs a 58.2-cc chamber for slightly higher compression. Ultimately all 302 heads were carryovers of the 289 head, making them all interchangeable.
How much horsepower does a 302 engine have?
The Ford 302 H.O. is a high-performance “small block” 302 cu in (4.9 L) V8 engine manufactured by Ford Motor Company….Ford Boss 302 engine.
| Ford 302 H.O. | |
|---|---|
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 290 hp (216 kW) @ 5200 rpm |
| Specific power | 59.2 hp (44.1 kW)/Liter |
How do I know which 302 heads I have?
Ford 302 Cylinder Head Identification
- Number Location. The casting number is located under the valve cover, in the middle of the cylinder head.
- Number Decoding. The number within the code identifies the year of manufacture; a head with code C8ZZ-A would have been manufactured in 1968, and so forth.
- Other Considerations.
Can you put 302 heads on a 289 motor?
Because of the difference in the size of the compression chamber, you will lose some compression and thus power with the 302 heads. If it runs great, good mileage and you are happy with he performance, then life is good and I wouldn’t worry about it.
Are 351 heads better than 302 heads?
The 351W heads are the exact same size as 302/289 heads, just have bigger valves and combustion chamber. 302 intake/exhaust manifolds will still fit fine.
What are gt40p heads?
What Are GT40 Heads? The Ford GT40 heads are a factory small block ford head found on certain vehicles, most notably, the Ford Mustang. They were most famous for their debut on the 1993 Cobra and were also found on the 1993-95 Ford SVT Lightning truck.
How much HP can a 302 block handle?
yes, it will split right down the valley! usually stock blocks can only handle around 500-550.
Will 302 heads fit on a 351 Windsor?
How do I identify a 289 hipo head?
Two dots, not one, cast into the head, valve spring cups cast into the heads, and treaded, not pressed in, rocker arm studs. Those are the easy ways of telling at a glance.
What is the difference between a 289 head and a 302 head?
The only difference between the 289 and 302 is the 302 has a 1/8″ longer stroke.
