Posted by rickyracer (172.139.115.76) on March 17, 2001 at 03:33:59:
In Reply to: BOSS 302 solidified, but new questions for you all.... posted by Ranchero_Man on March 15, 2001 at 04:03:51:
just got back on line and have been reading thru some of the feedback,
Boss stroker will be a killer, with a "supercharger" not a turbo, 8-8.5 comp is what you want. Use the SVO block, a "Mexican" block isn't what all the hipe has been about them. Make sure and get a blower cam. Not a problem. SVO block is stronger and $$$ saved down line.
Gas mileage, 8-15 depending on your foot. "Remember this would be a whole car package". You're probably looking at $15K-$20K when you're "close" to being done. I just read a article in Circle Track about used Yates heads going for around $2000. These would be the heads to use. Trans, whatever you like that'll take the abuse, and you WILL abuse it.
A blown Boss 302 would be very impressive. Dep pockets required. And what ever people tell you about something not being available, don't know what they're talking about. 30 years ago just think about a aluminum block available over the counter. Companies will built it for you, just bring money.
: Ok, I am deffinitely going with a BOSS 302 engine instead of the 351C. I have decided to increase the engine size with a stroker kit which would make the engine a 331 BOSS. I am also thinking of a supercharger to optimize the ports, what positive/negative affects would be done to milage if this was to be done? I also an curious about the 2000 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 distributorless ignition system, would it work with the BOSS? Is it possible to install a dry sump oil system? I am also wondering about an after market EFI(Holley for example), what are the pos/neg sides?
: I am also thinking of painting the car one of three colors, grabber blue, grabber red, or grabber yellow. Once again, I am undecided which would look best. I also plan on Mustang BOSS 302 striping, I like both 69 and 70, but I would most likely go with the 69 C stripe. What do you all think about which stripe and exterior paint? Would the 69 stripe even fit correctly? I want that BOSS 302 look, but I am not sure if the Mustang Mach 1 spoiler would look good on the Maverick or if it would even fit?
: Next, what would be the best type of 5 speed to use? What mods are
: required? Or possibly new BW 6 speed?
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: Please everyone, give me your input.