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Old 03-18-2007, 09:25 PM   #58
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Originally Posted by 86sleeper View Post
right off the bat you have a broader tq curve and the stock motor can handle much more abuse than a 281. However, cost is the main factor. You get more bang for your buck with a 302 than you do with a 281.
i dunno about that, the 4.6 is a pretty cheap motor to beef up too now. I do understand it doesn't take much to make power from a 302, but comparing power/torque ratings from the factory for a 4.6 2v with pi heads/cam/intake to a factory 5.0 with e7's there really isn't any question that there's a generous advantage to going with the modular.
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