help with boss 302

jason 08 · September 26th, 2008, 02:06 AM

Can someone please tell me what the difference between a boss 302 and a 302? Im confused i have heard so many different things...

thank you

MustangOne · September 26th, 2008, 09:08 AM

Welcome Jason,

You looking for motor differences?

The motor was a 302, 4 bolt main. screw in freeze plugs with a Cleveland style 4V heads. The heads were not Cleveland head because the water passage are diffrent.

The hp rate was 290 hp same as the camero's 302, both were under rated.

The motor was made to wined up tight. it didnt even start coming to life till 4000 rpms.

most of them ran high gears 4.11's

Ford built 1,628 Boss 302s for '69, then came back with 7,013 for '70.

Hope this helps.

jason 08 · September 26th, 2008, 09:56 AM

thank you that helps alot!
i have another one if you dont mind i just came across one the has been sitting in my dads passed away friends parents house for 20 years. him and my dad were building it together and it is about 75% built.
i also just got my first project car for my 18th bday a 70 fastback

and im looking for the right engine that with work and money will be pretty quick (putting those rich kids to shame) and still fun to drive everyother day.
now should i go with the boss or should i just go find my self a nice 351 and put money into that?

i appreciate all your knowledge

MustangOne · September 26th, 2008, 01:19 PM

Shoot, If you can I would go with my 427 Stroker.

What I like about it is that you can drive it normaly as daily driver.
And make it a 12 sec car on the drag Strip.
Add NOS to it and go into the 11's

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jason 08 · September 27th, 2008, 03:20 AM

well my dad gots a 429 built to hell but i dont want to buy the only thing that makes him happy with this economy! plus if i can get the boss thats at least money in my pocket towards the mustang lol?
please what engine should i senp my 1000 dollars on?

460brevill · September 27th, 2008, 07:52 AM

if you can get aboss 302 for 1000 you better jump on it.if you dont want it let me know where it is.

MustangOne · September 27th, 2008, 08:04 AM

$1000 will only help what motor you already have.

Sorry to say that $1000 will not buy a go getting motor.

What motor do you have now? and does it run?

zers · September 27th, 2008, 12:48 PM

i'm expecting to put about 5 into my motor, and that's doing all the work myself, other than the machining

September 26th, 2008, 02:06 AM	#1
jason 08 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	help with boss 302 Can someone please tell me what the difference between a boss 302 and a 302? Im confused i have heard so many different things... thank you

September 26th, 2008, 09:08 AM	#2
MustangOne Lost in the 60's 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 2,052 iTrader: 0 reviews	Welcome Jason, You looking for motor differences? The motor was a 302, 4 bolt main. screw in freeze plugs with a Cleveland style 4V heads. The heads were not Cleveland head because the water passage are diffrent. The hp rate was 290 hp same as the camero's 302, both were under rated. The motor was made to wined up tight. it didnt even start coming to life till 4000 rpms. most of them ran high gears 4.11's Ford built 1,628 Boss 302s for '69, then came back with 7,013 for '70. Hope this helps. __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook Last edited by MustangOne; September 26th, 2008 at 09:13 AM.

September 27th, 2008, 07:52 AM	#6
460brevill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you can get aboss 302 for 1000 you better jump on it.if you dont want it let me know where it is. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

September 27th, 2008, 08:04 AM	#7
MustangOne Lost in the 60's 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 2,052 iTrader: 0 reviews	$1000 will only help what motor you already have. Sorry to say that $1000 will not buy a go getting motor. What motor do you have now? and does it run? __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

September 27th, 2008, 12:48 PM	#8
zers Regular 1965 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 356 iTrader: 0 reviews	i'm expecting to put about 5 into my motor, and that's doing all the work myself, other than the machining __________________

September 26th, 2008, 09:56 AM	#3
jason 08 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	thank you that helps alot! i have another one if you dont mind i just came across one the has been sitting in my dads passed away friends parents house for 20 years. him and my dad were building it together and it is about 75% built. i also just got my first project car for my 18th bday a 70 fastback and im looking for the right engine that with work and money will be pretty quick (putting those rich kids to shame) and still fun to drive everyother day. now should i go with the boss or should i just go find my self a nice 351 and put money into that? i appreciate all your knowledge

September 27th, 2008, 03:20 AM	#5
jason 08 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	well my dad gots a 429 built to hell but i dont want to buy the only thing that makes him happy with this economy! plus if i can get the boss thats at least money in my pocket towards the mustang lol? please what engine should i senp my 1000 dollars on?

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