engine hp
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Phil,
For starters, welcome to f150online! I do not know the numbers for the 302, but I believe the 300 puts out 155 HP, and 235 ft/lbs torque. If anyone has other numbers that may be more accurate, please let me know. This is going from memory (what's left of it).
In terms of which is a better engine all depends on what it will be used for. They are both fantastic engines in their own rights. The 300 has less hp, and more torque, especially down low. Thus making it a great engine for towing, hauling, and daily driving. The 302, not only having two more cylinders, could be considered the middle of the bunch. Has more hp, a little less torque, revs higher, better performance/less towing capabilities. So it basically comes down to what you are going to use the truck for. My 300 runs great at 85,000 miles and just keeps on kicking. On the same token, a cousin of mine has a '87 Stang GT/302 with 340,000 and the only new part she's bought is a water pump!! It is not unheard of for the 300 to break the 200,000 mile mark also.
I hope this has answered some of your questions. Feel free to post as often as you like, it's nice to see new faces in the "older" truck board!
Neal Coppola
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'94 F-150, 4.9 6cyl., K&N FIPK, Mangecor 8mm wires. Gibson 3" Side Swept, MSD Blaster Coil, superchip. Just stolen: Pioneer DEH-P835R Head Unit, Rockford Fosgate 200a1 pushing 2 RF 10" subs. Pirelli Scorpion A/T 255/75/15. Est. 200 hp 300ft/lb. Torque! Not bad for a straight 6!! Also driving the girlfriend's '94 Mercury Grand Marquis.
For starters, welcome to f150online! I do not know the numbers for the 302, but I believe the 300 puts out 155 HP, and 235 ft/lbs torque. If anyone has other numbers that may be more accurate, please let me know. This is going from memory (what's left of it).
In terms of which is a better engine all depends on what it will be used for. They are both fantastic engines in their own rights. The 300 has less hp, and more torque, especially down low. Thus making it a great engine for towing, hauling, and daily driving. The 302, not only having two more cylinders, could be considered the middle of the bunch. Has more hp, a little less torque, revs higher, better performance/less towing capabilities. So it basically comes down to what you are going to use the truck for. My 300 runs great at 85,000 miles and just keeps on kicking. On the same token, a cousin of mine has a '87 Stang GT/302 with 340,000 and the only new part she's bought is a water pump!! It is not unheard of for the 300 to break the 200,000 mile mark also.
I hope this has answered some of your questions. Feel free to post as often as you like, it's nice to see new faces in the "older" truck board!
Neal Coppola
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'94 F-150, 4.9 6cyl., K&N FIPK, Mangecor 8mm wires. Gibson 3" Side Swept, MSD Blaster Coil, superchip. Just stolen: Pioneer DEH-P835R Head Unit, Rockford Fosgate 200a1 pushing 2 RF 10" subs. Pirelli Scorpion A/T 255/75/15. Est. 200 hp 300ft/lb. Torque! Not bad for a straight 6!! Also driving the girlfriend's '94 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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From: Pa
The owners manuel for my '95 rated the 302 at 210 hp.--forgot the torque. I've driven a couple 300's & 94 F-150's hp may be close but it felt like a lot more torque.
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97 Lariet-sc-4.6-4x off road-auto-3.55 LS-
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pvc air box mod-Granetelli MAF
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97 Lariet-sc-4.6-4x off road-auto-3.55 LS-
superchip-K&N-3"
pvc air box mod-Granetelli MAF
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From: Virginia Beach, VA
The 302 makes 210 hp and 270 lb ft. The siz has a very flat torque curve which makes it good for towing even though it has less torque.
The 302 stock seems to have better high end breathing and it a bit quicker.
The six is a tough motor though, quite a workhorse.
The 302 stock seems to have better high end breathing and it a bit quicker.
The six is a tough motor though, quite a workhorse.
