I am going to rebuild a 302 Clevo to put in an XA I am restoring.I
would like some feedback on the performance aspect of this motor.I
know there are plenty out there that would say to fit the 351 crank
and rods,however money is a real issue in this project and I am not
going to spend more than is necessary.However I intend to spend what
is necessary to rebuild the motor properly.I am not looking for a mega
horsepower motor either,but my V8 experience up til now has only been
with holdens.
 Basically I will be happy if I get 308 holden power out of the
motor.I understand the Clevos are heavier in the crank than a 308 so
in standard form the 302 lacks a little.I already have a brand new 600
vac sec holley,Weiand X-cellerator manifold and Genie headers.The
heads will be be rebuilt with new valves and Crow heavy duty valve
springs.It will have a Crow cam that they have recommended that is
basically the lumpiest that wont require a stall convertor.It will be
rebuilt using an Acl "race rebuild kit"(I think this means the
bearings and rings are better quality,but as yet I dont know if the
pistons are flat tops or domed.Is 40thou feasable or is 30 safer?.The
block is late model (XE I think as it is black and electronic
ignition)
 I may upgrade the ignition,but is in the way distant future.
I would like to hear ideas from anyone else running nice 302 motors as
to how they perform and wether or not I am on the right track.Also I
would like to use 3.00 gearing or something close.I have a C4 auto.I
feel the 2.7 is a bit high,although nice on the highway.Thanks
 .