300 to 302 swap. Same trans??

chevyguy · 03-01-2009, 08:33 PM

So my brother has a 1992 ford F150 and the motor is getting pretty weak. I offered him my 92 silverado for it to help him out. My silverado is in really good shape. Anyhow I am not a ford man. But will a 302 bolt up to the same transmission. I know these dont have a detachable bellhousing. The truck is in Texas and I am in Alabama so I cant just go have a look. Thanks in advance

bradrhale · 03-02-2009, 06:44 AM

welcome back stranger. long time no see.

75K30 · 03-02-2009, 08:52 AM

It puzzles me why ford has sooooo many bellhousing patterns, when one could have worked. Heak it sure does make it difficult to run a 4L80E behind a Ford engine. Difficult, but not impossible.
Anyway, the 300 to 302 swap is as easy as it gets, and the bellhousing patterns are the same.
The inline sixes share the same small block pattern as the 221,260,289,302 and 351W engines.
Same family and same transmissions. Engines mount differently from the six to the eight, but since the trucks were available with both engines, this is a salvage yard fix.

chevyguy · 03-02-2009, 03:24 PM

Yeah I have been gone awhile. Time to get back to my roots. Thanks for the info. The trans was rebuilt about 6 months ago, Just dont like the hot water inline 6 cylinder motors. Thought a 302 with GM HEI and a carbeurator would be the way to go here. Will see if he can get here to swap soon.

mrjohnwayne · 03-02-2009, 07:01 PM

well howdy stranger. wheres you brother located at here in Texas?

chevyguy · 03-02-2009, 08:26 PM

Houston, I am really not into Fords, But he is a college student living in an apartment barely making it. What can I say, I am my brothers keeper. If he cant get it here, i will drive my truck to him and rent a Uhaul and bring his truck back here for repairs.

mrjohnwayne · 03-02-2009, 08:49 PM

if he needs help let me know. I'm in/ just outside of Houston myself.

75K30 · 03-03-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrjohnwayne

if he needs help let me know. I'm in/ just outside of Houston myself.

Thats super cool man!!!! Nice looking out and offering to help out.
I tip my hat to you sir........

mrjohnwayne · 03-03-2009, 12:14 PM

thanks but not necessary. I know too many people that would do the same for me if they were able.

chevyguy · 03-06-2009, 03:50 PM

Well seems like tis a moot point, My brother totalled out the truck. He wasnt int, Someone smashed thru his parking lot missed the brakes. Truck is definately dead where it sits. Thanks for all the help everyone.

03-01-2009, 08:33 PM	#1
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,370	300 to 302 swap. Same trans?? So my brother has a 1992 ford F150 and the motor is getting pretty weak. I offered him my 92 silverado for it to help him out. My silverado is in really good shape. Anyhow I am not a ford man. But will a 302 bolt up to the same transmission. I know these dont have a detachable bellhousing. The truck is in Texas and I am in Alabama so I cant just go have a look. Thanks in advance __________________ Friends dont let friends use body lifts USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

03-02-2009, 03:24 PM	#4
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,370	Yeah I have been gone awhile. Time to get back to my roots. Thanks for the info. The trans was rebuilt about 6 months ago, Just dont like the hot water inline 6 cylinder motors. Thought a 302 with GM HEI and a carbeurator would be the way to go here. Will see if he can get here to swap soon. __________________ Friends dont let friends use body lifts USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

03-02-2009, 07:01 PM	#5
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,722	well howdy stranger. wheres you brother located at here in Texas? __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4 Last edited by mrjohnwayne; 03-03-2009 at 12:12 PM.

03-02-2009, 08:26 PM	#6
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,370	Houston, I am really not into Fords, But he is a college student living in an apartment barely making it. What can I say, I am my brothers keeper. If he cant get it here, i will drive my truck to him and rent a Uhaul and bring his truck back here for repairs. __________________ Friends dont let friends use body lifts USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

03-02-2009, 08:49 PM	#7
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,722	if he needs help let me know. I'm in/ just outside of Houston myself. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

03-02-2009, 06:44 AM	#2
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,024	welcome back stranger. long time no see.

03-02-2009, 08:52 AM	#3
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,992	It puzzles me why ford has sooooo many bellhousing patterns, when one could have worked. Heak it sure does make it difficult to run a 4L80E behind a Ford engine. Difficult, but not impossible. Anyway, the 300 to 302 swap is as easy as it gets, and the bellhousing patterns are the same. The inline sixes share the same small block pattern as the 221,260,289,302 and 351W engines. Same family and same transmissions. Engines mount differently from the six to the eight, but since the trucks were available with both engines, this is a salvage yard fix.

03-03-2009, 12:14 PM	#9
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,722	thanks but not necessary. I know too many people that would do the same for me if they were able. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

03-06-2009, 03:50 PM	#10
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,370	Well seems like tis a moot point, My brother totalled out the truck. He wasnt int, Someone smashed thru his parking lot missed the brakes. Truck is definately dead where it sits. Thanks for all the help everyone. __________________ Friends dont let friends use body lifts USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

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