Awesome video! 👍 GM rated them that way because with the log style exhaust manifolds, factory exhaust, factory mufflers, factory air cleaner, water pump, blah blah blah, thats probably what they put out. The high HP numbers everyone gets is in a controlled dyno cell, dyno headers, no mufflers, no water pump, crazy cold coolant temp, blah blah blah.
I just sold my 302, and I'm glad it has a good home where it is appreciated because I didn't like it. I can guarantee they never ran 12's in factory trim. I had mine in my '68 Camaro with a roller cam, single plane intake, 4.88 gears, open headers and 10 inch slicks. I launched it at 6000 rpm's and shifted at 7500. The best it ran was 12.86 @ 110 mph, and I had to abuse the engine and was fearful of a rod flying out every time I raced it to run 12's. I suppose they could run quicker, but you'll need to get rid of those junk heads. They were the king 50 years ago, but not today. The TRW pistons they used are way too heavy, the rods are weak compared to todays stuff. The crank is a nice piece. Chamfer the oil holes and call it good. Get a better intake and ignition and see what it does.
Possibly. The 302 makes no torque. When I put 3.73 gears in my car it killed what bottom end I had. Anything under 4,000 rpms launces on street tires would almost stall the engine. I would have experimented more with engine, but they sell for decent money if they're still in one piece. I would run a very loose convertor and very low gears. A trans break would help it get going. Once the 302 gets past 4000 rpms, the next 3 or 4 thousand rpms come quickly.
Back in 1974 I just had to have a set of Mickey Thompson valve covers, they were pretty pricey even back then at around $48 a set, after I install them on a 331 tunnel ram motor, I discovered there were the biggest piece of junk I ever owned, all they did was leaked. I think I sold it to a friend of mine he wanted them real bad for 25.00 and that might have been a mistake cuz everybody now wants them. There's nothing wrong with a Chevy 302 engine good engine.
Sounds great. Appreciate any of this old stuff.
Thanks
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Back in the day those were some bad ass small blocks
That's what I've heard going to see how true that is
Absolutely love it it's been a long time since I heard one run thank you
Glad you liked it
Awesome video! 👍
GM rated them that way because with the log style exhaust manifolds, factory exhaust, factory mufflers, factory air cleaner, water pump, blah blah blah, thats probably what they put out. The high HP numbers everyone gets is in a controlled dyno cell, dyno headers, no mufflers, no water pump, crazy cold coolant temp, blah blah blah.
Thatsa good observation thanks for watching.
@@70sStreetFreak Thanks for making the video. I'm anxious to see you put this screaming mouse motor into a car. 👍
I just sold my 302, and I'm glad it has a good home where it is appreciated because I didn't like it. I can guarantee they never ran 12's in factory trim. I had mine in my '68 Camaro with a roller cam, single plane intake, 4.88 gears, open headers and 10 inch slicks. I launched it at 6000 rpm's and shifted at 7500. The best it ran was 12.86 @ 110 mph, and I had to abuse the engine and was fearful of a rod flying out every time I raced it to run 12's. I suppose they could run quicker, but you'll need to get rid of those junk heads. They were the king 50 years ago, but not today. The TRW pistons they used are way too heavy, the rods are weak compared to todays stuff. The crank is a nice piece. Chamfer the oil holes and call it good. Get a better intake and ignition and see what it does.
Do you think it could be quicker if it had an automatic behind it?
Possibly. The 302 makes no torque. When I put 3.73 gears in my car it killed what bottom end I had. Anything under 4,000 rpms launces on street tires would almost stall the engine. I would have experimented more with engine, but they sell for decent money if they're still in one piece. I would run a very loose convertor and very low gears. A trans break would help it get going. Once the 302 gets past 4000 rpms, the next 3 or 4 thousand rpms come quickly.
Back in 1974 I just had to have a set of Mickey Thompson valve covers, they were pretty pricey even back then at around $48 a set, after I install them on a 331 tunnel ram motor, I discovered there were the biggest piece of junk I ever owned, all they did was leaked. I think I sold it to a friend of mine he wanted them real bad for 25.00 and that might have been a mistake cuz everybody now wants them. There's nothing wrong with a Chevy 302 engine good engine.
Still too this day they are pricey definitely not cheap
@@70sStreetFreak you're right, I have sold a lot of things in the past 50 years I wished I had back, that's why I don't sell anything anymore.
sounds real good - is that the factory cam shaft ? , is that a 1970 nova gasser ?
Yes it is watch my over videos I have one of it.
Cross ram in the future?🦶🏾
Maybe unsure yet going to put it in a car then see where I go from there