Thread: Building a 302 on a 350 block

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I'm looking at ordering up parts to build a modern 302 on a 350 block. The crank's straightforward, Eagle 435030005700 3.00" stroke. Hoping to use my stock 350 rods, and but need a little advice on pistons. I can find the various 302 chevy options, SRP etc, but just want to have some of you folks look over the parts before I click order buttons. Looking to build a mild street motor with decent MPG, ran 350's too long and after something different, also slightly reduced torque due to drivetrain limitations is welcomed. This is mostly about a nice little smallblock with a good sound that gets decent mileage.

Looking at:

Eagle 435030005700 3.00" crank
Aluminum heads, 2.02/1.60 valves
Moving over my Edelbrock performer 500cfm carb and manifold (not taking this motor above 5500)
SRP 302 pistons 202890 (?) Likely going 30 thou over but need to pull my 350's heads still.
Stock rods
Running 87 octane (may have to drop compression slightly with the SRP pistons... advice sought).

Thoughts appreciated.