Crate engine for 77 bronco?

[belotface]

I am doing a engine swap on a 77 Bronco. Pulling out a tired 302 and looking to put in a turn key 302 or 347 stroker. I am getting some family help on this and only have a short time of free help that is the reason for going for a already built motor and not doing a rebuild.
I have 2 questions… any recommendations on a reputable builder on the internet and what do I need to know or look out for on picking a engine to do a smooth as possible change out.
Its a 77', stock 302/2bbl headers, C4 trans, dana 44… I want a daily driver/smooth idle and will keep this till I die. I really appreciate any suggestions and help. Thanks

[Bronco Brian]

Re: Crate engine for 77 bronco?

http://high-performance-engines.com/...duct_Code=HP11

Not a 302/347 but no stroke with more cubic inches and will fit

[bent70]

Re: Crate engine for 77 bronco?

For a real nice one...fordstroker.com they have a very good rep.

[welndmn]

Re: Crate engine for 77 bronco?

Do you still live in a SMOG check area?
I'd bet that 98% of strokers fail smog out of the tail pipe.

[904Bronco]

Re: Crate engine for 77 bronco?

Do you still live in a SMOG check area?
I'd bet that 98% of strokers fail smog out of the tail pipe.

Good Point.
It might be better to find a 5.0 roller motor and have that rebuilt. The roller motor can be adapted to use the 77 smog equipment...

[belotface]

Re: Crate engine for 77 bronco?

Thanks for the help… checking out ATK engines. Yes I will need smog but screw it.

[904Bronco]

Re: Crate engine for 77 bronco?

Thanks for the help… Yes I will need smog but screw it.

Good luck with that...

[Fungus232]

Re: Crate engine for 77 bronco?

Good Point.
It might be better to find a 5.0 roller motor and have that rebuilt. The roller motor can be adapted to use the 77 smog equipment...

That would certainly be the most painless in my mind. Rebuilt roller short block and just bolt up all your '77 accessories, intake and 2 bbl carb. Those old 2 barrels run great and can be rebuilt by a novice in about 30 min with a $14 rebuild kit.