Audiodude's 302 swap

Hey everyone. I decided it was finally time to get rid of the 4.0 and swap in a 302. I have the motor and tranny in the truck already, and I am starting to hook everything up. Im using a carbed 302 from an 83 F150, a C6 tranny, and a Borg Warner manual T-case. What I need to know is, what is everyone using for a remote oil filter, and where are you getting it? Also, what headers are everyone using; James duff 302 swap headers, shorty headers? Do factory 5.0 explorer manifolds fit?
Thanks everyone, and I will try to keep this updated

-Andy

 

[audiodude332001]

Well, about a week ago I got everything done that I needed to in order to start driving the truck. I fired it up, and put it in gear to find out that the only gear that works is park. So im ditching the C6 and putting in a 4 speed manual. I already got the 4 speed, so now I just need a clutch and break pedal assembly, a master cylinder, a slave cylinder, a flywheel, and a clutch. Its going to be a while before its all done though. Just thought I should update this thread.

Andy

 

[410Fortune]

You will want to change PCM's as well or slight wiring changes, I am not too familiar with the C6 so maybe not...is it computer controlled at all or TV cable like AOD?

Get this sucker going! I wanna see it too..

 

[audiodude332001]

You will want to change PCM's as well or slight wiring changes, I am not too familiar with the C6 so maybe not...is it computer controlled at all or TV cable like AOD?

Get this sucker going! I wanna see it too..

I hadnt hooked up any of the wiring for the c6. it doesnt need wires except for the neutral safety switch, and the reverse lights, and I wasnt going to use those. I wont need to change any wiring or anything, so I just gotta put it in, and it should go. Progress is moving pretty slow right now though.

 

[410Fortune]

I hear that! hahaha

 

[audiodude332001]

The trucks almost done. Just need to put in my new c6, and get manifolds for it, then do the exhaust, and it will be road ready.

 

[bitchinexplorer]

my grandpa found me a 302 a few weeks ago and its carb'd. im wondering if its easier to install a carb'd 302 into my explorer or a fuel injected one, or if there is really a difference other than one is carb'd and ones efi. thanks.

 

[audiodude332001]

my grandpa found me a 302 a few weeks ago and its carb'd. im wondering if its easier to install a carb'd 302 into my explorer or a fuel injected one, or if there is really a difference other than one is carb'd and ones efi. thanks.

carb'd is easy as hell to install. The only wiring that needs to be done is for the ignition box. I used an MSD 6A for mine and it was like an 8 wire hook up and it took about 30 minutes to wire up. BUT, if I did the swap again, I would probly go fuel injected just because it runs cleaner and you will get better mileage.