Thread: 302 Clevor build?

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I'd build the motor at 11.5:1 static compression ratio and use this cam with a 4000 stall converter and a set of 4.62 gears in your 8" diff....
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CRN-364761/
I'm recommending a flat tappet solid ONLY because you said CHEAP.
You will not need centrifugal advance in the distributor, so remove the weights and tie-wrap the whole mess down tight to eliminate centrifugal advance. Install the tie wraps so that the locking nib is on the bottom, out of the way. Put all the advance in at the crank (you'll have to determine what the motor wants). Interrupt the hot line that goes to the coil and install a momentary push button switch that opens the circuit when pushed. Push the button, turn the ignition key to begin the motor spinning, then release the button. Otherwise, the starter motor will not be able to spin the crank against the compression created with this much initial ignition timing.

Cut the heads for Crane 96877-16 springs (1.460" O.D.) and install at 1.850" height with Crane 99969-16 retainers.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CRN-96877-16/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CRN-99969-16/

Flip through here and choose your converter. The 302 is a small bellhousing block, so you will want to use a C4 that has been extensively rebuilt to take the power and rpm's that you will be feeding it through the race converter....
http://www.summitracing.com/search/D...?Ns=Rank%7cAsc
http://www.summitracing.com/search/D...d=transmission

Use checking pushrods to get the right length. Rocker tip should be in the middle of the valve tip at half-lift.
http://www.compcams.com/Products/CC-...rods%27-4.aspx

Start searching right away for used parts. Some of this stuff is gonna be hard to find used.