Looking to buy a crate 302 for my 69

[n8diz]

Hey guys,
I am looking to buy a crate 302 for my '69. I have been looking online but I am pretty green to buying a motor and honestly not to sure what I really need. This will be a daily driver for my wife so I don't want to spend an arm and a leg if i don't need to. Any suggestions?

[ZOSO]

Look at blueprint. They build a bronco specific 302

[pgilbeau]

Hey guys,
I am looking to buy a crate 302 for my '69. I have been looking online but I am pretty green to buying a motor and honestly not to sure what I really need. This will be a daily driver for my wife so I don't want to spend an arm and a leg if i don't need to. Any suggestions?

There are a lot of smart guys on here that can probably point you in the right direction. I would try and narrow this down some though. What are you starting with? Are you just looking to replace the stock engine and use the existing set up? Or are you looking to go to EFI? There are plenty of options out there. Also what degree of difficulty are you comfortable with: replacing the stock engine with something that is set up exactly the same is much easier then changing to EFI, etc.

[RJLougee]

Personally, and I know it's not the original question, but I never, ever, recommend a 302 to anyone who needs to repower their Bronco. The 351W is just a much better engine in an EB.

Yes, I run a 5.0 in one rig, but it weighs 2700#, not 4700# like most trail rig EBs.

Yes, it can be a bit more expensive for some specific builds; however, totally worth it. With a carb or FITECH setup, pretty much even cost.

As for where to get one, assuming you're doing the labor, Blueprint, Jasper, ATK, etc... are all good choices. Summit Racing is a major vendor who sells many of those.

And there are several local vendors who build quality engines, can't tell where you are from your sig.
HTH, Joe

[Digger]

I would 2nd going with a 351W. Not only a bigger, torquey'r engine, it has bigger bearings, rods, etc. It can run at higher power levels for longer without failure.

[n8diz]

Thanks guys. I'll keep you posted

[Stubborn3]

With all the install support do a 351w. I have a great 351c but it’s big in weird places and is more work for the same gain I’d assume

[mickphatmac]

I would 2nd going with a 351W. Not only a bigger, torquey'r engine, it has bigger bearings, rods, etc. It can run at higher power levels for longer without failure.

You might want to ask Digger...I think he might know "A GUY!"

[RondaTheBronco]

I am in a similar boat, but mine is a '77 and subject to smog inspections. So I am guessing my best bet to get some power, and still pass the visual test is to get a blueprint 302 with EFI and keep the smog pump and other components. Anyone recommend a shop that could a swap like this in the Louisville area?

Thanks

[Rox Crusher]

I am in a similar boat, but mine is a '77 and subject to smog inspections. So I am guessing my best bet to get some power, and still pass the visual test is to get a blueprint 302 with EFI and keep the smog pump and other components. Anyone recommend a shop that could a swap like this in the Louisville area?

Thanks

Check your DSO as you might luck out and not have had a smog pump depending on where it was originally delivered. They all required cat converter, egr, and vapor canister but not all required smog pump.