Hey guys, looking for some info on differences between a (96)truck 302 motor and a (93)mustang 302 motor. Obvious differences are the oil pan, pickup, and intake. But I've heard that the timing cover and water pump are slightly different on the trucks motor's, is this true? Also curious about camshafts, as I plan to use the stock mustang cam. Will this cause any computer issues or they very tolerant like the mustang computers? What about the stock converter, is the stang cam too aggresive or is there even a difference between the two? Does anyone know if roller rockers will clear the stamped steel valve covers on the trucks? Sorry for all the questions, anyone know any good websites for these trucks? My truck seems to be using some antifreeze and since I can build a fresh 302 for almost nothing, I figured I might as well go that route. Thanks guys.
Subscribing ..... I wonder as well. I have a '95 F-150 block that will be used in a Ranger. The '97 Mountaineer block that I have is a bit more similar to my '94 5.0 and I will be using it for my car's new stroker. I already know I have to get another oil pan to use it in the Ranger .... but I wonder what other specifics are different on the F-150's?
i beileve the water pump is different because the stangs use a reverse flow water pump. they have the same heads. probably come with a different cam then the mustangs had aswell.,
the truck 302 is not usually an h.o. , though iirc some were mixed in. check the firing order and youll be able to tell. if its a non-h.o. the mustang cam wont work without a distributor change and a swap to an h.o. or 351w computer. that said though, there are plenty of aftermarket cams with profiles designed for truck use, and all other sbf components will bolt up well. for more info on the truck, check out www.ford-trucks.com, theres tons of people and useful information there.
Cams are different, my dad has an F150 and it has a cam ground for low end torque, naturally since it is a truck. Manifolds are different since it is not an HO. Water pumps turn the other way IIRC, too.
