Some question on SBF engines.

[Woodz428]

ALL the later 302 stuff will bolt right into an empty older block,NO mount issues since they are all on the heads and waterpump/timing cover,NO balance issue since that is all in the reciprocating parts,NO cylinder notching since the 302 cylinders extend lower than those on a 289 there is MORE room than in the 302. The only problem is the roller cam. The later blocks have higher lifter bores so you will need some aftermarket parts to use a roller cam, and the dist gear is softer,I would probably not use it on an old cam. If you are just wanting to get by an inspection to later install a '94 302, why go to all the trouble? You can get a running 289, pull yours, stick in the 289, get inspected, pull 289, re-install 302. No disassembly required. You can transfer all the EFI stuff, but why? If it is just for titling purposes why not just run a carb? I saw a complete 289 in the sale section of this forum, that sounded like just the engine you need for what you're wanting to do.