Looks like I'll be helping a buddy build a 302 for his '54 F-100.
I've got a nice 302 block, plan on putting a spyder in it and possibly going with a 331 kit. I'm thinking N/A but we may put a 100 shot to it. Initial thinking is iron heads, but he may budget a set of aluminum heads. He's talking carb, but I'm thinking EFI with a throttle body on a carb intake, sorta like the Edelbrock system. I know a guy that is an Accell dealer and might be able to hook us up with one of their systems. It'll end up being a show truck/parade truck. Probably use a AOD and 8.8 Exploder disc rear. Powdercoated frame, all new lines and wiring, a frame off deal.
Wanted some outside input of ya'll's thoughts. It's not a "money is no object" deal, but he's looking to invest 8-10k in it. We've got a good paint and body guy who has done show cars before, he used to restore Model A's so he knows old metal.
Even a 4.6 or 5.4 isn't out of the question if we can pic one up used at a decent price. I know of a local guy that buys and parts out late model Fords so he may end up being a good source.
I've got a nice 302 block, plan on putting a spyder in it and possibly going with a 331 kit. I'm thinking N/A but we may put a 100 shot to it. Initial thinking is iron heads, but he may budget a set of aluminum heads. He's talking carb, but I'm thinking EFI with a throttle body on a carb intake, sorta like the Edelbrock system. I know a guy that is an Accell dealer and might be able to hook us up with one of their systems. It'll end up being a show truck/parade truck. Probably use a AOD and 8.8 Exploder disc rear. Powdercoated frame, all new lines and wiring, a frame off deal.
Wanted some outside input of ya'll's thoughts. It's not a "money is no object" deal, but he's looking to invest 8-10k in it. We've got a good paint and body guy who has done show cars before, he used to restore Model A's so he knows old metal.
Even a 4.6 or 5.4 isn't out of the question if we can pic one up used at a decent price. I know of a local guy that buys and parts out late model Fords so he may end up being a good source.