SVT 302 block?

[muddslide]

I was told SVT makes a 302 block that can be stroked to a 393 or something. I was told it has a 4 bolt main and can be made to hold high compression. I'm looking to stoke a 302 and was told this is a great block but I have never heard of it. Can anyone help me?

 

[mike keirstead]

It is known as the A4 block. There are a few different 302 blocks. Some can be done so they will displace that amount of cubes.They are very strong blocks. They can handle 1000+ hp. Also a DART block is just as strong, if not stronger.

www.fordracing.com has the part#

 

[NoSloCoupes]

A4 is aluminum...R is the iron. It'll take a windsor to get those cubes. 360 is the max on the R i believe.

 

[mike keirstead]

A4 is aluminum...R is the iron. It'll take a windsor to get those cubes. 360 is the max on the R i believe.

Not true. There are a few 302 dry sump blocks that will displace up to 396.

www.fordracing.com has the info on them.

 

[mike keirstead]

The r302 will displace 360. The other 2 aluminum siamese bore blocks will displace 380 and 396.

 

[mike keirstead]

http://www.performanceparts.ford.com/parts/category.asp?b=0&catID=38&catdesc=Engine Blocks


Note the 2 aluminum blocks will fo up to 380 and 396.
The R 302 will go up to 360.

 

[NoSloCoupes]

Let me clarify...it'll take a windsor to do it without spending over 4 grand on a block.

 

[mike keirstead]

Let me clarify...it'll take a windsor to do it without spending over 4 grand on a block.

Yep your right

 

[muddslide]

I just bought a 671 blower and the intake was made for a 302 so I'm forced to stick with a 302 block. The intake for the blower was 900.00 dollars. I'm looking into the future, when I can afford a bigger H.P. motor. What is my best choice? I looked up the 302 r block that can be bored up to 360ci and the price was 1,600 dollars but I have a friend at ford that can get a better deal. I could then stroke this block and add more boost to my blower. I'm not looking for more ci, I'm looking for a stronger 302 block that will handle boost without blowing apart.

 

[muddslide]

Does anyone else make a strong 302 block that is compairable in price or cheaper?

 

[mike keirstead]

You gotta pay to play.

See if you can find a used R302 block.

Check the classifieds here....
www.corral.net
www.hardcore50.com

 

[muddslide]

I was looking on the internet and saw a 302 sportman block? It is a higher preformance block than stock but not a good as a r-302. Does anyone have one or can help me out. Is this block any good, It sells for 800.00 dollars, which seems fair.

 

[mike keirstead]

It dosn't have 4 bolt mains though.

 

[muddslide]

I think I will just wait to find a used r302 block. I have checked around and found a couple for sale but high dollar. Thanks for the info on the web-sites. I might just save the money and build a r302 on the side.

 

[mike keirstead]

Yep. They are wicked strong.I will keep my eyes peeled for one.

 

[NoSloCoupes]

I've saw a couple "R" blocks on the corral classifieds. Look on www.nmraracing.com/forums/ and www.stangcrazy.com also. I looked for a couple weeks for a "R" but I went against my way of thinking and bought a built shortblock. I much prefer to build my own and work with the local machinist. I just couldn't pass it up for the price...very reputable builder. I just didn't trust the sportsman myself for the power i'm planning....although there are some guys doing it in Real Street.

 

[NoSloCoupes]

Oh yeah, Mike i got your pm but i can't reply to them for some reason.

Just sold the rear parts i had.

 

[muddslide]

I checked the web-sites but it looks like they sold the blocks already. Oh well, my 671 blower will be here in a few weeks and I can't wait to bolt it in....

 

[mike keirstead]

Crappy