Posted by T.L. (209.254.239.182) on March 18, 2001 at 20:16:53:
In Reply to: My reasons for this swap.... posted by Richard Parson on March 11, 2001 at 23:58:40:
The 302 is EVERY BIT as "rock solid reliable" as your 300/6.
Dollar for dollar, the 302 will out-perform a 300/6 ANY DAY OF THE WEEK at ANY RPM.
Last but not least; IT IS NOT WORTH THE TROUBLE to install a 300/6 into a Maverick/Comet. By the time you did all all the fabrication nessesary and spent the $$, you could have had a 302 V-8 that absolutely positively kicks ass...
: I realize the 302 is better for horsepower given the ratio of bore to stroke is bigger. That is the precise reason I want the 300 in my Maverick. Imagine an industrial grade engine that puts out huge torque at low rpms. Rock-solid reliability!It is perfect for a 2.89 rear-end and combined with an 5 speed or an AOD I would get exceptional gas mileage and performance. I could easily put on a dual header and an intake. A high torque cam(i.e. RV cam) would liven things up great without worrying about mileage too much. Weld up a class 3 trailor hitch and you can go anywhere. All in all torque is my main goal, and a 300 will out muscle a 302 any time of the day. Tell me what you think.