302 small block in 2001 Sport Trac

[strocket]

Ok guys.... are yall ready for this one?? This might take a while. Well, my plans are to put a 302 in the Trac. Id like to start this thread as a write up that yall can follow along with. You might get some new ideas or maybe youre doing the same thing and have the same questions. I also realize that there has been threads on this started before and I have read those already. This install is going to be a little bit different. Instead of using a V8 out of an Explorer or using one of the FI motors, I will be using a Carb. The motor is out of an 84 Bronco. So far I have broken it down to just the block, pistons, and cam. I plan on getting the block redone at a friends machine shop this next week. I want to put the Edelbrock Top End kit along with a Holly Truck Avenger, and an MSD ignition with distributor. I also have a built AOD tranny and NP205 to bolt up. So far the only problem I see it the wiring. Will everything still work minus the gauges if I leave the harness in there? The A/C needs to work too. Whats yalls input so far??

 

[hunterdan]

Would most likely be easier swapping a motor out of a 2001 Explorer with the 302. Everything will bolt up and be easier to wire in. Find a wrecked one and pull the motor and trans out of it. You can find a transfer case from an F-150 that will bolt to the trans to give you hi and low range as well.

 

[strocket]

Yeah I know it would be easier but im tired of seeing the same thing. Im not really worried about the work that has to be done. I think it would be pretty cool at the end. Plus if I ever get more power hungry ill always be able to upgrade. Not that its not possible with that other motor, itll just be easier.

 

[shadowless127]

If you're doing that why not go for something like a 351?

 

[strocket]

Cause I got this motor, tranny, and transfer case for free!!

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

do u got video clip of the motor in ur sport trac

 

[strocket]

the only video clip of the truck is while the truck is in action... if thats what you mean?

 

[briwayjones]

How are you going to make it work with the computer in your Sport Trac?

 

[strocket]

The only thing that I want to continue working is the A/C. Im not worried about anything else. What im thinking is, leave the whole computer system installed and just leaving the engine harness connector disconnected. Im hoping someone on here figures out a way to make the A/C run on its own. Does anyone know if the A/C has anything to do with the computer??

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

yeah lets see the video sprocket