Some question on SBF engines.

[nevermind65]

Hello,

In an effort to avoid emissions, I am looking to buy an old 302 or 289 to stick in my Cobra for titling purposes. Right now, I have a 1994 302.

Can I take the EFI intake, bracketry, trans and any other related externals and put on an old 302 or 289 without major modification? The 94 engine has a reverse water pump, will this work on the old engine? How about headers etc? Do the exhaust ports have a different configuration?

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. I'm not real familar with the changes Ford made throughout the years on the 289/302 platforms.

Thanks,

Ron

[turnpike boy]

For the most part all that stuff will go right on. The reverse rotation pump will also work, but you might want to check it against the cam cover to make sure bolt pattern is the same. You will also, obviously, want to run it in the reverse direction....

Some brackets might not fit; depends on what you have. You may also find some brackets fit but put the accessories too far out/forward for the serpentine belt.

Manifolds, headers, etc. are all the same and will fit right on.

[Tongue Pirate]

Depends on the year of the block & the modified parts you are using. Timing chain covers also vary & will not always work with waterpumps so it's a good idea to match those two up. If I remember correctly the 302 crank ill not slip into the 289 block without some notching of the cylinder walls(correct me if I'm wrong).

[nevermind65]

I was just looking for the external bolt on items. I can throw in an old engine to get a title, then rebuild and install the 94 engine for the long term.

I assume there is no problem with the distributor being the 94 has a roller cam and the old 302/289 does not?

Thanks all.

[Tongue Pirate]

I would check with the cam mfg on correct distributor gear material.

[rickski]

You might want to check the timing cover. A 94 small block was fuel injected. If you are going to run a older style fuel pump I belive the mounting area on the side of the timing cover is blocked off. You will need to get a timing cover from an older engine as well. You will also definitely need to use a steel gear on whatever distributor you end up installing if you keep the roller cam. I chewed one up good by not having the two materials match.
Hope this helps.