Installing an Intake Manifold on a Ford 302

Today I'm installing an Edelbrock Performer on my Ford 302 V8 in my Early Bronco. This process will be the same if you have a Mustang or F100 or any other late model Ford with the 302 motor.

I'm wanting to upgrade to FiTech EFI, but my original intake manifold doesn't fit the FiTech system, so I bought this one:

For my build I'm not looking for crazy high end power, just a little extra power to have more fun which makes the edlebrock performer a nice upgrade.

I used the Felpro gaskets to get the best seal from the heads to the manifold.

And I totally look like a lumberjack working on a classic car in this video.

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[kachkhan]

I am surprised why u don’t have much followers. Way more cleaner and calmer than many car guys videos with those annoying music stuff. Keep it up man!

[Kirayamatoplay]

well looks like he forgot one of the coolant ports with the gasket maker on top of the gasket lol

[SmokieDaBear]

This was hands down the most enjoyable, easy to watch, informative version of this I’ve ever seen. Solid work dude! Camera angle, the way it’s worded, and quality was perfect.

[bandagefreak]

Like my mother, I found you initially annoying until I realised that you know what you're talking about! Thanks for that clear and concise video - top marks.

[danmallery]

Great video. You do a good job going step by step without being too wordy. Some guys draw out their instructions without actually giving any real information. Always cool to see some of the more basic mods. Helps to refresh your memory. One thing I might add: I like to replace a couple of the bolts with studs. It really helps line up the manifold so you don't shift it around on the RTV as you drop it down on the heads. Also, I like to put a very light coat of sealant on the bolts/studs that go through the water passage. It seems to help stop the very small amount of coolant that can weep past over the years and helps stop the threads for seizing.

[christcarscountry]

Very good guide. Covered the little stuff like making sure your distrib's all good and how to apply RTV well. Preciate it

[jjtjp]

i think most people are scared to just try something. like using a new tool. putting on new parts. ive always been handy, but in 2000 i bought 3 broncos to make one. i didnt know alot about cars and trucks then. as i tore apart and put together it was all trial and error. but now i can rip apart anything and almost put anything together. took me almost 3 years to "finish" my bronco. well we all know a bronco is never your doing a great job!

[davidturk]

I prefer a washer between the bolt head and the aluminum manifold. Actually, I put new grade 8 bolts in too.

[sandyhancock]

You don't really need to remove the distributor on a Ford if you're careful. I didn't when I put new heads on! Great video!👍

[robertfranz]

I liked your video. NO BS, just the facts. Well done.

[jsimmonstx]

I have four 4-inch long studs I put in the corners to align the manifold so it goes down straight. Once the manifold is seated, I put in the other 8 bolts, and then replace the studs with bolts. No muss. No fuss. Also, the two center sets of bolts go into the water jacket ion my heads, so I put RTV around those as well.

[bustedknucklebronco]

Thank you for all the Content I have a 79 Bronco and it's going to be my first truck so this is a big help for all my projects that I have to do with the truck

[marcomedina]

Such a good video. Clean, clear, and concise ! Keep em coming!

[SISEPUEDETV]

Bought an Rx7 with a leaky 302 5.0.. first time doing this. Nice vid. Made it seem very possible. Thanks.!

[johnathanreigard]

I'm glad that YouTube spies on me and recommended me this video as a great refresher for tomorrow's project that I actually forgot about till now haha great video!

[stevecooper]

I would have mentioned cleaning out bolt holes and running a tap Thu them.

[eddymoney]

Awesome video, straight to the point and helped me out on my 66 Mustang, Cheers

[johnwhite]

I for got the oil shaft to but all that happens is it drops in the bottom of oil pan you can install new one dont worry about the old one it will be in bottom of pan if you ever remove the oil pan lot guys laughed when i did that i had no clue lol nice build

[stmustang]

Great vids. My first comment and quickly becoming a huge fan. Love your style, great info and you show all the problems you run into

[sgfbiph]

I really liked the video! I'm going to check out your others.
I find it helps to use compressed air to blow off top of intake manifold before pulling it.