[67Chevelleguy]

Hi Team Chevelle! :waving:

I got a F*rd question for you guys. I have a '73 302 engine with 2V Heads and 2-bbl Intake. I want to put a 4-bbl intake and carb on it, will this intake work with my 2V heads?

thanks,
wes

 

[Guest]

I think the problem here is that 2-barrel motor Ford heads are so darn small port and valve-wise that you will probably be better off converting everything over to the 4-barrel topend IF your CR. doesn't end up too low!!

Ford Windsor SBs aren't nearly as user friendly as our SB's are!!!

AND I think the Ford Cleveland SB's are even worse??

But imho, both are good motors tho..

pdq67

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[1968 hot rod]

There is no 2brl head or 4 brl head for a ford windsor so your intake will work.
You can have 351 windsors heads which has a slightly bigger ports and combustion chamber.
Clevelands had 2b heads and 4b heads.

 

[Cam]

I can't remember what was allowed in terms of Cleveland heads on a Windsor block. I do remember something about a water passage needing to be made. As far as the Windsor heads, there was a 4-barrel high compression 351 made in '69 only. It would be ideal, but good luck finding a set. Perhaps 289 HiPo stuff? I've also heard that you can machine the Windsor head to use Chevy valves (seriously!) to your advantage. I don't know what to say about GT-40 stuff. Perhaps a Mustang forum could give you the skinny (hey, what can you say about Chevelle people giving you advice other than they're a class act?). Even basic 351 Windsor 2-barrel heads would be an improvment over the regular 302 heads, and they are way easier to find.

The 5.0 started using a 4-barrel around '84 through '86, so there may also be some other avenues there.

Those Ford guys have it rough. FoMoCo simply does not allow for obsolete part numbers from a previous decade.

 

[GRN69CHV]

You don't want 351 Cleveland heads either 2V or 4V. Either use the stock 302 heads or best bet - get a set of heads off the 302 from the Ford Explorer. Designated the "P" heads. THese leave all other Ford small block heads in the dust.

 

[mr 4 speed]

You can convert your 302 2 bbl. over to a 4 bbl intake/carb no problem.
A good 'ole Holley 600 and a Performer intake suit these motors just fine.

 

[Guest]

If I remember right, the Aussies make some GOOD 302 motor hi-po heads/top ends for their "down under" Country guys.

You might check into this b/c I think they are very good and should be what could be termed stock. It would just be a hassle getting them here but I even think there are distributors for them in the Ford Camp

pdq67

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[20/20 66]

the 302 is neither cleveland (big block) or windsor (small block). I believe you are thinking of the 351. the 302 is a straight forward small block, (same firing order as the chevy 350 if you relabeled the cylinders. (HO version). the "best heads ford ever made", buy a set of gt40 heads if you care that much.
all 302 heads are 2 valve. the new 4.6 in the mustang gt is a 3 valve set-up. whole new discussion. as far as explorer heads, same deal as chevy vortec truck and pass. car. go with some off a fox body rustang. if you need some, let me know. i use them as tire chocks.

 

[novaderrik]

Ford made it tough for their enthusiasts..
the "best" production Windsor heads were the already mentioned Exploder heads- they are to the small block Ford what the Vortecs are to the small block Chev- but the exhaust ports are laid out slightly different than a normal Windsor head, so header/manifold fitment might be iffy.
but any 302 intake will bolt to any Windsor heads on any 302.
if you are looking for decent neads for a mild 302, look for the E7TE heads that were used on late 80's efi trucks, and attack the exhaust ports with a die grinder to get rid of the AIR bumps..