Thread: I need to know some things about a 302

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Hello, my name is Jerry and I was wanting to know what I need to do with my SBF302. I have a 1989 ford ranger and I was wanting to make a never before seen in piketon ohio truck. I dont want a show truck I just want something I can take through the mud every now and then, sound really good and have a choppy idle. I was told that a comp magnum 280H cam would be the best cam. I planned on getting aluminum heads. I know this is a website for hotrods but I was wanting a little info. on some things I can do to a 302 to have the torque and horsepower to turn at least 36'' tires. Heres what I have:

a 302ci engine that come out of a 1981 thunderbird

a budget of around $1000-$1500

a 4-speed transmission

a transfer case

a bellhousing

a flywheel

I plan on running a 410 gear ratio

...and that pretty much sums it up. Thanks for your time!