Today I’m installing an Edelbrock Performer on my Ford 302 V8 in my Early Bronco. This process will be the same if you have a Mustang or F100 or any other late model Ford with the 302 motor.
I’m wanting to upgrade to FiTech EFI, but my original intake manifold doesn’t fit the FiTech system, so I bought this one:
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For my build I’m not looking for crazy high end power, just a little extra power to have more fun which makes the edlebrock performer a nice upgrade.
I used the Felpro gaskets to get the best seal from the heads to the manifold.
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And I totally look like a lumberjack working on a classic car in this video.
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anyone know if I can put a Edelbrock 1403 carburetor on this stock Ford intake. I have the same one in this snapshot of this video
I liked your video. NO BS, just the facts. Well done.
you forgot rtv on the front drivers side water port on the gasket side!
Why remove the distributor if it does not go through the manifold?
6:47 Its begging you for a Holly Sniper DFI
what did you put on the bolts before installing them into the head? Thread Sealant? engine assembly lube? RTV?
What year Engine is that? My 1985 302 has same egr valve. I would love to do this but SO MANY SO MANY vacuum hose and dumb sensors mine isnt running right because of all vacuum shit sounds like jet starting up sucks so much air idk what to do i aint going this far with this engine its a 1985 ltd crown vic or something like that its a boat ugly as shit but trans took crap in my ranger this is my only option or buy new one which i don't want to.
I for got the oil shaft to but all that happens is it drops in the bottom of oil pan you can install new one dont worry about the old one it will be in bottom of pan if you ever remove the oil pan lot guys laughed when i did that i had no clue lol nice build
I believe that the intake gaskets were installed upside down. head side up. the blue writing should be on the other side. from my interpretation. as well if you zoom into the image you can read it.
Super informative, thanks! What wiring harness runs to your distributor? I'm rebuilding a 73 ford boogie van from scratch really and am trying to figure everything out, first build for me.
I have four 4-inch long studs I put in the corners to align the manifold so it goes down straight. Once the manifold is seated, I put in the other 8 bolts, and then replace the studs with bolts. No muss. No fuss. Also, the two center sets of bolts go into the water jacket ion my heads, so I put RTV around those as well.
Talks to much and is silly.get to the subject
I really liked the video! I'm going to check out your others.
I find it helps to use compressed air to blow off top of intake manifold before pulling it.
eye dole brock?
I have a Ford cast iron 4 barrel intake 289/302
Such a good video. Clean, clear, and concise ! Keep em coming!
I prefer a washer between the bolt head and the aluminum manifold. Actually, I put new grade 8 bolts in too.
noticed you did not rtv the top of the gasket on the water jacket (seen (or not seen) at the 8:07 min. mark on the lower rt corner… did you get leaks? doing a 289 today – great video!
well did u see the mess up he did he missed a water port and u dont have to put RTV around the water ports if u install it right and toq it down right then there no leaks from the water port
Thanks so much for this video! It's helped me a lot. You mentioned the rear coolant ports are blocked off by the manifold, the manifold I am installing on my 289 blocks the front coolant ports. Is this the same?
well looks like he forgot one of the coolant ports with the gasket maker on top of the gasket lol
Bought an Rx7 with a leaky 302 5.0.. first time doing this. Nice vid. Made it seem very possible. Thanks.!
Great video. What carburetor do you have? is it a 2bb? If so, going to that edelbrock that supports a 4bb, have you had any issues?
I might attempt this sometime this week. Wish me luck!
No CAM change? WHY?
hey, you didn't talk about that thing on the old stock manifold, it has a out ley coming out.
@ 8:08 you forgot to rtv a water port
Same process as a 351W right?