1994 Mustang Engine Information – 302 cubic inch V-8 (5.0 L H.O V8)

The “5.0L High Output” Ford Small Block V8

The 302 cubic inch engine was introduced in 1968 to the Mustang. Although it is a derivative of the 289 mustang, some parts are not interchangeable. In fact the block of a 289 cannot be used without some machining. Since the 302 crankshaft is larger, it requires a notched out section in the engine sidewall to allow the connecting rod end bolts to pass. If you are unsure of the parts you are using to build an engine, check tolerances carefully.

Building on the performance of the Mustang GT, Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) developed an even higher performance car: the Mustang Cobra. For the 1994 and 1995 model years, the 5.0L V8 was modified for the Cobra with unique intake manifolds, cams, fuel injectors, and heads.