KillaF150's Build Thread

[che22879]

302 engines are simple to work on. If you are gonna change the wires I recommend FRPP 9 mm wires. I have them on my bronco. Get autolites or motorcraft for plugs, these engines like these better than any other kind of plug. Avoid champion plugs like the plague! No platinum either. Get a good cap and rotor like msd or accel with copper terminals. Check your coil to make sure the wires arent exposed and causing a short. Get new vacuum lines cuz I'm sure you need them by now. If its still got all the smog equipment I know its a pain to fix all the leaks but its not impossible. Are you running a 2 barrel or a 4 barrel carb?

I miss working on the 289 in my mustang. I kick myself every day for having sold that car.

 

[KillaF150]

I've ran Motorcraft Platinum plugs since I've had it, wouldn't run anything else! I'm running the factory 2 barrel right now. I'd love to put a 4 barrel on but that will come with the rebuild. I'm almost positive I still have the emissions crap on there, minus the cats. I would love to get rid of it lol.

I'm also looking for a good set of used tires. looking at going down a size or two in overall diameter to lower it just a little bit.

 

[KillaF150]

Update: complete tune up going to happen come spring

-Replace spark plugs and wires, rotor and rotor cap
-Replace fuel filter
-Replace cracked hoses & belts
-Replace vaccum lines
-Oil change
-Flush radiator
-Change trans, power steering, rear end, and brake fluid
-Remove emissions crap
-Degrease engine bay
-Replace ignition module and connectors (damn squirrel)
-Replace brake pads/shoes and rotors
-Find some wheels and tires

Looking to find a set of these with some street tires

 

[che22879]

 

[buRRp]

Nice.

 

[KillaF150]

Che; What emissions stuff can I take off and not mess anything up?

 

[che22879]

Everything as long as you plug up the vacuum leaks. If you go with a 4 barrel intake and carb it will be much easier to eliminate all the smog stuff.

 

[KillaF150]

Everything as long as you plug up the vacuum leaks. If you go with a 4 barrel intake and carb it will be much easier to eliminate all the smog stuff.

What does all that consist of?

Also, I'm really likin these..
http://www.jegs.com/i/Flowtech/387/12502/10002/-1

 

[KillaF150]

Update: complete tune up going to happen come spring

-Replace spark plugs and wires, rotor and rotor cap
-Replace fuel filter
-Replace cracked hoses & belts
-Replace vaccum lines
-Oil change
-Flush radiator
-Change trans, power steering, rear end, and brake fluid
-Remove emissions crap
-Degrease engine bay
-Replace ignition module and connectors (damn squirrel)
-Replace brake pads/shoes and rotors
-Find some wheels and tires

Looking to find a set of these with some street tires

*Motorcraft Platinum plugs
*MSD wires
*Jegs Performance rotor&cap
*Motorcraft fuel filter
*Motorcraft 10w-30 with Lucas Oil stabliizer and Motorcraft filter
*All other fluids are being replaced with AMSoil
*Motorcraft OEM ignition module
*Replacement rotors, drums, Wagner Thermoquiet pads and shoes

 

[KillaF150]

Did a quick chop of the xlt wheels. what do you guys think?

I love the look. Iffy about the exhaust tips though. Could someone PS the front end grey to match the truck?