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20-03-2012, 04:52 PM
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hi guys im looking to buy a new 302 motor for my john goss special. Im having troubles finding a place that sells them. Ive seen some engines on ebay but am having troubles understanding the variations will a 5.0L 302 fit in a 4.9L engine bay. thanks guys.
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20-03-2012, 05:03 PM
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the 5.0 is a windsor, which is another of the ford engine family, but quite different, it will fit, and your trans will bolt up but you really want a 'cleveland' . that is what is factory and a 351 cleveland is asimple crank and rods change and costs and looks the same
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20-03-2012, 05:17 PM
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Any reason why you are going crate motor?
The crate motors sound good in practice but can leave you disappointed....... I would get a Clevo block rebuilt in Oz personally. |
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20-03-2012, 05:22 PM
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just because im really impatient and i would think that rebuilding a motor thats already in there would take too long. plus has the reliability factor. because atm my motor runs then stops a bit. could be a new carby?
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20-03-2012, 05:24 PM
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My engine builder (Altona Meadows) turned mine around in 5-6 weeks.
I am sure there are heaps out there that could do the same. |
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20-03-2012, 05:28 PM
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Honustly rvsm, I think you would be better off getting a localy built motor, there is absolutly no reason why it wont be as reliable if not more reliable than a crate speical
Re the cutting out issue, is this why your replacing it? if so take it to a decent spanner man it could be a real simple inexencive problem to resolve be it fuel or ignition related, + if itsa John Goss speical, keep it one, dont turn it in to a John Goss speical thats been molested
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20-03-2012, 05:32 PM
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oh neat im at werribee and g town. would you reccommed your engine builder
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20-03-2012, 05:41 PM
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nah thats not the reason it was more a reliability thing. plus i want to restore it to factory.
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20-03-2012, 06:03 PM
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Very happy with his service and the motor so far but haven't driven it yet!
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20-03-2012, 06:09 PM
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Have a look at pavtek.com.au if you want a Cleveland fully assembled and sent to you.
If it's a JGS, I'd be inclined to retain the factory matching # block if you still have it. Have it fitted with a 351 internals or go the 393 route if you have more bucks to throw at it.
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i think i will go with the rebuild option and because i want to return it to factory just keep it a 302. ill leave the big power engine for my next coupe.
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20-03-2012, 10:36 PM
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Mate in Alice Springs has bought some motors from these guys
http://www.barnetthighperformance.com/
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