300 vs 302 mpg / power

Agree, the 300" Ford six is probably the best all around light truck six ever made. Seven mains, big bore, good porting.

Not saying it ain't so, but anyone have a printed reference which substantiates this? I've seen inside several of these; the bore wear is the same as most any other Ford and they don't behave any differently under the boring bar or hone.

jack vines

 

I am a SBF guy to my core. I eat sleep and breath 302/5.0 V8's. That said, I have a soft spot for the 300. I don't know why. But they interest me.

 

Have 2 identical F-150 4x4 5speed pickups, one 300 one 302. V-8 a little quicker but needs to be wound up 500 rpm more @ each upshift to move ahead of the traffic. The 6 is a little easier on fuel, but both are not the best mileage wise due to the 4x4. Have a 2 wheel 302 5sp that gets 17mpg @ 70, the 4x4 gets 12. Yes I have too many old F series phords.

 

The neat thing about that build was the fact that it has held together for I believe quite some time. It's a proven setup, not just a 1 shot deal. And if I recall, he didn't have to wind it up to the moon to achieve his results either.