302 vs. 302 Interceptor
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302 vs. 302 Interceptor
As part of my project to turn my truck into a hot rod, I am going to get a new motor put in. A guy I know has a 302 Interceptor he is willing to sell me, that will come out of an old Crown Vic. What I want to know is, what is the difference between a bone stock 5.0L 302 V8 ( the one in my truck) and a 302 Interceptor? If anyone can help, I appreciate it. I'd like to know perhaps some general hp and torque specs for a comparable year model 302 Interceptor, if possible.
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I'm not to sure about the H/P or torque specs,but i use a patrol car when i'm working.
I know for a fact that the crown vic has dual exhaust and the intake is different.
When i go back to work i'll take a better look at the engine......maybe it will have some engine specs under the hood.
Jerry D
I know for a fact that the crown vic has dual exhaust and the intake is different.
When i go back to work i'll take a better look at the engine......maybe it will have some engine specs under the hood.
Jerry D
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I would suspect the car would have a little more cam than the truck. As for manifolds, I'm fairly sure the truck manifolds are different from all other 5.0 manifolds.
You might also have the sequential injection in the car vs. the batch fire in the trucks.
I doubt the car has different mains. Ford did make sturdier blocks than the standard 302, but as far as I know they were never put in production vehicles.
You might also have the sequential injection in the car vs. the batch fire in the trucks.
I doubt the car has different mains. Ford did make sturdier blocks than the standard 302, but as far as I know they were never put in production vehicles.
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Originally posted by westtexastiger
I'm gonna kick myself when you tell me this, but what is an ECM? I know a little about engines and vehicles, but not much.
I'm gonna kick myself when you tell me this, but what is an ECM? I know a little about engines and vehicles, but not much.
a.k.a.:
CPU (Central Processing Unit),
ECA (Electronic Control Assembly),
"The Computer"
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-Chris
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The computer. Ahhh yes, the thing that went out on me when I got too bogged down in water at one time. It's been said to me that Ford probably mounted it a little too low in the engine compartment in my year model. Correct me if I'm wrong, it controls spark timing, fuel curve, and some other things, right? Replacing with another chip might help with gas mileage, horsepower, and one or two other things, depending on the chip, am I right?
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Originally posted by westtexastiger
Correct me if I'm wrong, it controls spark timing, fuel curve, and some other things, right? Replacing with another chip might help with gas mileage, horsepower, and one or two other things, depending on the chip, am I right?
Correct me if I'm wrong, it controls spark timing, fuel curve, and some other things, right? Replacing with another chip might help with gas mileage, horsepower, and one or two other things, depending on the chip, am I right?
Take care,
-Chris
Last edited by PKRWUD; 01-22-2002 at 04:34 AM.
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You need to go to the Computer Chips forum on this site, and ask for help from Mike Troyer. He works for Superchips, and hangs out in that forum. He can help you better than I can. I went to him first when I decided to buy a chip for my truck, but at the time they didn't have one for my specifics, so I bought one from JET. They had a lousy reputation, but I felt like taking a chance. As it turned out, JET had just released a new line of chips that were better than their past chips, and it worked great.
Take care,
-Chris
Take care,
-Chris