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**DANTIP** · 02-15-2008, 12:23 PM

I need to detail my 402, the paint on the engine looks crappy. I also need to fix the rear main seal. If I go to the work of pulling the engine I will consider improving the torque by cam, heads, etc. Has anyone found a great combination of parts that can be dressed up to look "stock" yet improve torque?

It is very important to me to maintain near original appearance. I would even consider an aluminum-headed 454 crate motor painted orange and fitted with the original exhaust manifolds, pulleys, brackets, etc. and leave the 402 on a stand for safe keeping.

What do you think?

02-15-2008, 12:23 PM	#1
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,880	402 Advice Needed I need to detail my 402, the paint on the engine looks crappy. I also need to fix the rear main seal. If I go to the work of pulling the engine I will consider improving the torque by cam, heads, etc. Has anyone found a great combination of parts that can be dressed up to look "stock" yet improve torque? It is very important to me to maintain near original appearance. I would even consider an aluminum-headed 454 crate motor painted orange and fitted with the original exhaust manifolds, pulleys, brackets, etc. and leave the 402 on a stand for safe keeping. What do you think?



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