Can anyone tell me, if I fun ford 302efi smog heads, do I need to plug off the ports or can they be open?
Just find a short bolt with the right threads, and use loc***e. It's back by the firewall, likely won't be seen.
Depending on the year... The ones with the big hole can be fitted with a freeze plug or a washer and bolt. Other years have 5/8"-11 thread. You can use a 5/8-11 x 3/4 long bolt, or buy part F4ZZ-6E086-A from a Ford dealer.