RE “302 in a early Pinto”:
That was a popular build back in my day too... along with dropping a small block 307 in a Chevy Vega.
Monstrously uncontrollable, but lots of fun... :^)
“along with dropping a small block 307 in a Chevy Vega.”
I bought A 72 Vega GT with a 350 and 10 bolt rear in mid 90’s.. Should have brought along a friend to talk me out of it.
The hidden rust holes were insane and the car had no subframes and the car was twisted bad. I asked the guy about the uneven door gaps and he told me it just needed hinges rebuilt. LOL.
Man was I naive
Paid 2000 for it. Parted it out after the frame shop wanted more than the car was worth.
I think I sold everything off for around 1000.00 Oh well.
Have lost worst money in old cars since.