Howdy...I have a 1966 Ford F-100 with a stock 352 ci motor and a stock 3 speed stick tranny. I only get about 15 mpg and want more mileage. I will never tow anything with it so I'm thinking of installing a 302 ci motor along with a few mileage improvement goodies.
I had a friend back in the 70's who had a 72 Ford Van with a 302 and a automatic tranny and he swore he got over 20 mpg on the freeway. If I could get 20 mpg I would be happy.
In doing the motor swap what all would I have to change?......motor mounts?......flywheel?.....clutch?.......Bellhousing?.....will the 302 bolt right in without any trouble with the oil pan hitting a cross member or anything? .....will there be a problem with the oil filter being able to be removed and replaced?
I hoping that with headers, dual exhaust, a flex or electric fan, a dual plane intake manifold and maybe a 4 barrel with small primaries I could get 22-24 mpg on the freeway.
Thanks, Patrick