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goinbroke2 · 05-19-2011, 09:22 AM

If you have the original, unmodified 2bbl intake and carb, the 82GT is the way to go. Refactored to 162hp but with more lift, better intake and bigger carb, this is the 302 to run. Or jump to a fuelie/roller cam 302 87-newer.
The 83-84 has bad heads, flat tappet cam and is almost the same as an 85 which at least runs a roller cam and a bit better head.(smaller air inj port in exh port). 86 is a flat top piston odd ball, stay clear. 87 is good heads, roller cam and good induction.

To start out though? Either buy a complete stocker turn key or be prepared to spend $$ on stock legal valvejobs etc. And find a shop that does S/SS work not the local machinest no matter how good his rep is.

05-19-2011, 09:22 AM	#32
goinbroke2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NS CANADA Posts: 885 Likes: 1,571 Liked 384 Times in 149 Posts	Re: Getting Started in Class Racing If you have the original, unmodified 2bbl intake and carb, the 82GT is the way to go. Refactored to 162hp but with more lift, better intake and bigger carb, this is the 302 to run. Or jump to a fuelie/roller cam 302 87-newer. The 83-84 has bad heads, flat tappet cam and is almost the same as an 85 which at least runs a roller cam and a bit better head.(smaller air inj port in exh port). 86 is a flat top piston odd ball, stay clear. 87 is good heads, roller cam and good induction. To start out though? Either buy a complete stocker turn key or be prepared to spend $$ on stock legal valvejobs etc. And find a shop that does S/SS work not the local machinest no matter how good his rep is.