Building a 302 / 3.00" stroke / 8,500 RPM, V-8 Car Options

[drive-ability]

I have started gathering parts to build a large journal 302. This is the engine this car needs to really work. The 350 is made to move a truck, where as a 302 makes the best balance of HP and torque. Ya the parts are expensive about 3 times the cost of a 350 but you only live once. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
I'll keep you V-8 guys posted!

[marks914]

I'm doing one right now as well.
Large journal 302 crank, 350 4 bolt block, modern valvetrain and heads.
It should fit the weight and gearing car better, even with the tall gears than the 305.
Hey driveability, where'd yo uget a large journal 3 inch stroke crank? I was just lucky.

Once you have the crank, the rest is standard 350 stuff. My engine builder saved me some dough by moving the wrist pin on a set of 327 pistons instead of using 302 units, saved about $300.
The other trick is to use L-99 5.94 inch rods and you can use 350 pistons.
Or use L99 crank and rods in a LT1 350 w/ 350 pistons block for a modern 302

Mark