Anyone got ant idea where I might be able to find a decent set of heads for
my Ford 302? Plenty about in the US but haven't found many places in the UK.
Cheers,
Dan

Hi Mark,

I have a '78 302, as you probably know these are one of the lowest
performance 302's around. Basically I'm looking to improve as much as
possible without spending a fortune. I reckon my best bet would be a set of
E7TE heads (fitted to early 90's 302's I believe). Hopefully I can find a
ported set somewhere. I'd love to go for brand new HP heads but don't think
I can afford it really. If you happen across any or know any good places to
try please let me know! It's depressing to browse ebay.com and see how many
are on offer but the shipping to the UK is ~$300 .

Cheers,
Dan

"Mark Craft" wrote in message
...
Dan,

what exactly do you want ? high performance ally heads ? just plain
original
ones ? flowed original ones ? stock ones with big valves installed (chevy
valves in ford heads a popular conversion ) ?

Always keep an eye on ebay...




"Dan" wrote in message
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Anyone got ant idea where I might be able to find a decent set of heads
for
my Ford 302? Plenty about in the US but haven't found many places in the
UK.
Cheers,
Dan

"Dan" wrote in message
...
Hi Mark,

I have a '78 302, as you probably know these are one of the lowest
performance 302's around. Basically I'm looking to improve as much as
possible without spending a fortune. I reckon my best bet would be a set
of
E7TE heads (fitted to early 90's 302's I believe). Hopefully I can find a
ported set somewhere. I'd love to go for brand new HP heads but don't
think
I can afford it really. If you happen across any or know any good places
to
try please let me know! It's depressing to browse ebay.com and see how
many
are on offer but the shipping to the UK is ~$300 .

try rodley motors in Bradford I think.... or the Blues Brothers in Crewe..
they're always mucking about with that kinda stuff.

01270 215005

On Fri, 4 Jul 2003 12:56:03 +0100, "Mark Craft" nospamhere.com
wrote:

I know a junkyard in the states where any
engine you like is $100.. big blocks.. hemis... whatever you find...

A US scrappie selling hemis for $100? Where? In your dreams! Unless
you were talking about some hemi other than the Chrysler 426...
--
Dan Drake

Dan,

try smax smith as well www.smax.co.uk

Or, pack an empty bag, get a standby ticket to the States, hire a car and
get your heads at a junkyard - probably all for less than the UK price of
new heads.

--

J

Plymouth to Dakar in two Triumph Heralds, yes really!
Visit http://www.team-michelotti.org and see how you can help.



"Mark Craft" nospamhere.com wrote in message
. net...
dan place an ad on the aacuk site
and
www.rodandclassicmart.co.uk
and www.nsra.org.uk
and www.dooster.co.uk

try rodley etc as they will more than likely be able to help.
also try
originals hot rod co. they might be able to get you something ( look in
custom car for an ad, in the classifieds )
could try duksville and reality but I dont think they will have s/h bits
www.poppartsplus.co.uk probably worth a try.

grab a copy of street machine, there was ads in there for a mustang
specialist ( was doing mainly 60s cars ) but he might be able to help.
Have a gander through Custom Car too...

Why not think about a hop up package www.usatuo.co.uk will have edelbrock
performer stuff in stock, get a cam, inlet manifold and carb and it should
pep it up a fair bit. *tip* they give 25% discount for NSRA members on
stock
items, which will cost you £25 to join....

I know what you mean about parts.. I know a junkyard in the states where
any
engine you like is $100.. big blocks.. hemis... whatever you find...


"Dan" wrote in message
...
Hi Mark,

I have a '78 302, as you probably know these are one of the lowest
performance 302's around. Basically I'm looking to improve as much as
possible without spending a fortune. I reckon my best bet would be a set
of
E7TE heads (fitted to early 90's 302's I believe). Hopefully I can find
a
ported set somewhere. I'd love to go for brand new HP heads but don't
think
I can afford it really. If you happen across any or know any good places
to
try please let me know! It's depressing to browse ebay.com and see how
many
are on offer but the shipping to the UK is ~$300 .

Cheers,
Dan

"Mark Craft" wrote in message
...
Dan,

what exactly do you want ? high performance ally heads ? just plain
original
ones ? flowed original ones ? stock ones with big valves installed
(chevy
valves in ford heads a popular conversion ) ?

Always keep an eye on ebay...




"Dan" wrote in message
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heads
for
my Ford 302? Plenty about in the US but haven't found many places in
the
UK.
Cheers,
Dan

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Hi Mark,

I have a '78 302, as you probably know these are one of the lowest
performance 302's around. Basically I'm looking to improve as much as
possible without spending a fortune. I reckon my best bet would be a set of
E7TE heads (fitted to early 90's 302's I believe). Hopefully I can find a
ported set somewhere. I'd love to go for brand new HP heads but don't think
I can afford it really. If you happen across any or know any good places to
try please let me know! It's depressing to browse ebay.com and see how many
are on offer but the shipping to the UK is ~$300 .

Cheers,
Dan

"Mark Craft" wrote in message
...
Dan,

what exactly do you want ? high performance ally heads ? just plain
original
ones ? flowed original ones ? stock ones with big valves installed (chevy
valves in ford heads a popular conversion ) ?

Always keep an eye on ebay...




"Dan" wrote in message
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Anyone got ant idea where I might be able to find a decent set of heads
for
my Ford 302? Plenty about in the US but haven't found many places in the
UK.
Cheers,
Dan







Dan, if you are in the North of England, It's stars and stripes weekend
at Tatton park, Knutsford. American cars, Rods and Customs, Bikes,
displays, autojumble and trade stands.

Today was the first day, and it is open 9am-5pm Tomorrow.
Might be worth a looksee, and make some contacts even if you don't find
a set there.

I'm going to look at the Rods and Customs.
--
Carl Robson
(The poster formerly known as Skodapilot)
http://www.bouncing-czechs.com

"MeatballTurbo" wrote in message
...
Dan, if you are in the North of England, It's stars and stripes weekend
at Tatton park, Knutsford. American cars, Rods and Customs, Bikes,
displays, autojumble and trade stands.

Today was the first day, and it is open 9am-5pm Tomorrow.
Might be worth a looksee, and make some contacts even if you don't find
a set there.

I'm going to look at the Rods and Customs.
--
Carl Robson
(The poster formerly known as Skodapilot)
http://www.bouncing-czechs.com

Unfortunately I'm right down on the south coast (Southampton way) but thanks
anyway!
Cheers,
Dan

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Unfortunately I'm right down on the south coast (Southampton way) but thanks
anyway!
Cheers,
Dan

No Worries. Saw people mention Bradford and Crewe, and though maybe you
were up this neck of the woods. Good luck with it.
--
Carl Robson
(The poster formerly known as Skodapilot)
http://www.bouncing-czechs.com

Dan, get your arse over to Thorney Island (next to hayling island ) next
weekend ( on the sunday ) for the Victory Wheelers Show / South Coast Nats -
you might just find something! if not will get some useful contacts...

Mark

Unfortunately I'm right down on the south coast (Southampton way) but
thanks
anyway!
Cheers,
Dan