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just picked up an 88

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Old 07-15-2012, 08:53 AM
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just picked up an 88

Pretty nice truck. Think rear is welded as she hops a little on tighter turns.
It has a 4speed stick with 6" suspension lift and 33s.
Now to the issues. Only front tank works, hit switch to back and needle goes way past full but rear pump doesn't cycle only front pump does whether its front or back on switch. Also speedo isn't working can someone explain to me where its supposed to be and what it looks like? Also no keys and its a push button start so how hard to replace ignition and door cylinders?
And last what good mods to wake up the 302? She has a dual exhaust with quiet mufflers can I just get rid of the mufflers or will I lose torque big time? Recommendations on what headers to go with? So far I really like it..
 
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Old 07-15-2012, 08:57 AM
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I would post a pic but it doesn't give me that option on my phone(Droid).
 
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Old 07-24-2012, 01:11 PM
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Sounds like a nice project truck show us some pics when you get a chance.
 
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Old 07-27-2012, 10:39 PM
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Old 07-27-2012, 11:47 PM
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Camshaft is one of the few bolt ons available other than total rebuild. Looks good!
 
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Old 07-28-2012, 09:00 AM
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Is it supposed to have a Maf setup? There is a Maf(atleast that's what it says on it) but I do get intermittent check engine flashing so maybe someone added it later?
I'm considering picking up another 302 and rebuilding it but so far really impressed with the power and overall torque from it.
I can't find a full front end rebuild kit anyone know if there's one available for these trucks?
Honestly I have owned 2 97s a 2000 f150 and an 06 king ranch f250 and this is the first truck that compares to the king ranch power wise with lift and tires of course.

Extremely happy best grand I've ever spent...
 
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Old 07-28-2012, 10:38 AM
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These were not maf until I think 94. If I was you I would get a 351 and build it.
 
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Old 07-28-2012, 08:27 PM
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Not stock if someone swapped in a MAF setup.

Looks like this for the '94+ 302's.



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Old 07-28-2012, 11:09 PM
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Ya its definitely like that so must have been a swap I thought it had some power... Smile is even bigger now .
She's straight piped and well clutch has to go in with no gas when cops are around now lol
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