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GT40P Header Installation | Installing GT40P Specific Ford Racing Shorty Headers

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We are installing the CORRECT headers for the GT40P heads. These headers are specifically designed to work with GT40P specific heads. There is no need to get special spark plug boots when installing these headers. Out of the box they come ready for paint. I decided to go with a flat black VHT paint (very high temperature). These headers […]

How To Install a Harmonic Damper (balancer) on a Small Block Ford 302

How To Install a Harmonic Damper (balancer) on a Small Block Ford 302

An important step in your roller 302 budget build is the harmonic damper. Make sure if you are using a later model H.O. roller 302 you use a 50oz. imbalance harmonic damper. Grease the crankshaft prior to installation and make sure the balancer is installed completely onto the crankshaft.  You can verify this by installing the […]

How To Install Roller Rockers and Pushrods on a Small Block Ford 302 | GT40P

Scorpion 1.6 ratio roller rockers installed on crane cams beehive springs with Ford Racing roller lifters, and channels. Pushrods by comp cams heat treated chromoly style.

When installing the roller rockers and pushrods on the small block Ford 302 you want to pay attention to a few important details. Always work in a clean workspace and stay organized. This is a process that is a bit time consuming so make sure you have an hour or so set aside to do the job the right way. Begin […]

GT40P Heads Freshly Machined & New Crane Cams Beehive Springs | Paintjob

Here is the final look after the tape has been removed on the heads. They look ready to run!

The heads are back from the machine shop and they’re looking shiny and new. These GT40P heads for the works! They received all brand new Ford valve seals, keepers & retainers. They got a 3 angle valve job and a bead blast. After I got them back to the shop I applied brakleen to the outsides of […]

The Donor Roller 302 Small Block Ford Engine

This is a shot of the donor motor before I took it home. It came complete with all fuel injection parts.

This is where I will begin my journey to build a stout 302 small block Ford motor (engine) without breaking the bank but still using very high quality MADE IN USA parts. I am very strict when it comes to quality and function and like to only support U.S.A. manufacturers. This will be my most […]