Vintage Ford 302 V8 Expert?

[Matt Brannon]

I've got a Japanese client who is searching for a rebuilt 1968-69 302 Ford V8 short block (or long block) for fitment to a DeTomaso car of the period.

I know nothing about the vintage V8 scene. (Yes, I am a stain upon my Michigan roots.)

Can anyone recommend a reputable shop with which to inquire?

-M

 

[R. J. Sorensen]

Is Holman moody still in existence? Couldn't get any more authoritative.

RJS

 

[bfloyd]

Paul's Automotive in Cincy would be a good resource.

 

[RonInSD]

Since you are not looking for a numbers matching engine. You can still get crate engines for the Ford Windsor 302 from Summit or Jegs.

 

[Sam Moore]

Holman Moody is alive and well in Charlotte NC. They still grind cams for me.

 

[hoffman900]

http://www.cobraautomotive.com/engine_s ... gines.html and http://www.feliceracing.com/services.shtml

Both are build incredibly high level 302 race engines. The former is mostly involved in SVRA and FIA race engine building and the latter is building Andy McDermid and Sloe's A-Sedan engines. plus NHRA and oval engines.

 

[Aaron Johnson]

i thought early panteras had the 351 Cleveland in them. only later cars had the 302 windsor and very few of those were made

 

[Mark Meller]

i thought early panteras had the 351 Cleveland in them. only later cars had the 302 windsor and very few of those were made
Post Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 9:45 am

The Mangusta had the 302 engine, Panteras had the 351 Cleveland

 

[Rob]

Early Mangusta had 289. Later had 302.

 

[mlewis]

as a pantera owner myself you can direct the guy to Hall Pantera . there are several specialty pantera shops but this guy is the longest lived and they know all the good sources for all things Pantera (or Mangusta if that's what he has...)

HALL PANTERA INC.
15337 Garfield Ave.
Paramount, California 90723
562-531-2629
9AM-4PM
Tuesday-Friday