ATK Core Return Process
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NOTE:

• Core return can be any Small Block Ford 302ci engine

Engine Specifications

This 302 engine is designed to have great street manners, and work with most stock components.

• Horsepower: 300 hp
• Torque: 336 lb/ft

Block Information:

• Seasoned OE roller block 
• Bore/Stroke: 4.040" x 3.000"
• Displacement: 302ci

Rotating Assembly:

• Crankshaft: OE cast 1 piece seal
• Balance: 50oz external balance
• Rods: OE steel rod 5.090" stock bolts
• Compression Ratio: 9.1:1
• Pistons: Hypereutectic
• Rings: Moly

Camshaft Specs:

• Camshaft: Hydraulic roller
• Cam Duration @ .050": Intake 219 / Exhaust 219
• Cam Lift: Intake .498" / Exhaust .498"
• Lobe Separation Angle: 112lsa
• Timing Chain: Double roller

Cylinder Head Information:

• Cylinder Heads: OE E5TE/E7TE cast iron
• Combustion Chamber: 62cc
• Valve Size: 1.77" Intake / 1.46" Exhaust
• Rocker Arms: Stamped steel 1.6 ratio pedestal mount

Oil Pan Information:

• Oil Pan: Front sump or dual sump (Fox Body) 
• Oil Pump: Melling standard volume

Recommended Components

• Exhaust: 1-5/8" Headers
• Firing Order: 13726548
• Octane: 91+
• Oil: 10W30 (Conventional / Non Synthetic)
• Oil Filter: Wix or K&N
• Spark Plug Gap: .035"
• Stall Converter: Stock
• Timing: 34-36 Degrees (Vacuum port plugged on carburetor)

• Balancer: External 50oz
• Carburetor: Edelbrock Thunder Series 650cfm #350-1806
• Distributor: Pro Billet MSD #121-8352 (Requires melonite or steel gear) or factory EFI distributor
• Flexplate: Flywheel: External 50oz
• Intake Manifold: Weiand dual plane #925-8020WND or Factory 1987-1995 Mustang EFI intake
• Fuel Injection: Will not work with Ford factory speed density EFI or F-Series Trucks, Broncos, or Vans. If installed in a 1987-1995 Mustang you must tune the ECM
• Fuel Pump: Holley Mechanical 110gph #510-12-289-11 or factory electric in installed in 1987-1995 Mustang
• Spark Plugs: Autolite #417-24
• Spark Plug Wires: 8mm
• Water Pump: OE per application/factory

 Disclaimer: The parts listed are ATK's recommendations of parts to be used to obtain the power figures listed. Power figures can vary based on parts used by the end user. Some modifications to the vehicle may be required using these and or other aftermarket parts.

Engine Break-In Procedure

Use or break-in oil or conventional (non-synthetic) 10w30 oil with zinc additive for the first 500 miles of operation.  Do not drive for long periods at any single speed, always vary your speed. Do not tow a trailer or put other heavy loads on the vehicle. It is best to avoid long periods of idling during this period. Check the engine oil and coolant levels daily. 

Engines with flat tappet hydraulic cams only - Run the engine between 2,000 and 2,500 RPM's, with no-load on the engine for the first 30 minutes. Let the engine cool down completely and repeat process 2-3 more times. Do not idle the engine for any extended period at this time, this is critical to break in the camshaft.

At 500 Miles change the engine oil and filter using conventional (non-synthetic) oil with a zinc additive. Check fuel and ignition settings, adjust valves (where applicable).  Drive the next 500 miles normally, without high RPM's (below 5000 RPM), hard use, or extended periods of high loading or long periods of idling.

Change the oil and oil filter again at 1,000 miles. Continue using conventional (non-synthetic) oils and zinc additive, until about 4,000 miles. At that point, you may run a quality 10w30 synthetic oil if you choose. Use of oil with zinc or a zinc additive for the life of your engine is recommended. 

Emissions Note:

This part is only legal for sale and use on Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles or on vehicles used solely for the purposes of closed competition racing.

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