During most of the model run of the 5.0 Mustangs Ford made 2 versions of the 302 HO and standard. In 84-85 the standard 302 was a CFI (throttle body injection) about 130 HP, earlier versions had feedback 2 barrel carbs. 86 - 91 were EFI motors many with the plenum pointing to the pass side those were 150 HP. At the least a milder cam, different computer calibration, possibly different head castings as well. Those motors were installed in Thunderbirds, LTDII, Crown Vics, Lincolns etc.. Trucks had their own versions all tuned more for torque but basically the same as the other 302's
The 302 HO was just that, higher output only in Mustangs, 85 Capri RS and Lincoln LSC's. We all know about the 82 - 95 Mustang 302 HO's
Some slightly tweaked CFI 302's were installed in LSC's and LTD II's (the "euro sedans") before the switch to EFI
What is my point, not sure, oh yeah, if you get a crown vic 302 it wont be good much more than a short block core, expect to junk the heads intake cam etc.
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Frank W
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