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Re: destroke 302

To: "Phillip Landry" <saltracer@hotmail.com>,
Subject: Re: destroke 302
From: "J.D. Tone" <gmc6power@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2007 18:53:52 -0800
I don't know how quick you want what you are doing but Fontana Automotive of 
Gardena Ca. is real close to haveing their aluminum Windsor block out. The 
first 25 are already spoken for but cylinder liners to exactly what you want 
may be another answer for your needs...Good Luck
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Subject: destroke 302


> what are the advantages (and possibilities) of destroking a 302 ford to 
> make a 260? as compared to using the 255 block to begin with. I understand 
> the 255 bore is pretty small 3.68, but has the same stroke. Just theory 
> wise wouldn't it be better to have the 4.0 bore of the 302 and whatever 
> short stroke is required to reach 260? Obviously I'm thinking of a "E" 
> class motor, 260 max. I also understand a stock 260 is actually a little 
> over the limit. Phil




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