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Well, today, Im pretty sure the 302 in my car finally died. Changed the oil yesterday, started it up today, ran fine for a few minutes then I heard a clunking. Then a rattling..... like a Rod. 1 Minute later it got so bad I had to turn the car off. Im pretty sure bearings are tost, and one of the rods is about to shoot out of the block. Locally I have a lead on a 1972 351W, it is supposed to run, complete for $350.00. Keep in mind this is a junk yard motor. What would be better? Tear the 302 apart and re-build the bottom end, do some home porting on the heads and so on...... or Buy the windsor? Please keep in mind im on a limited budget at this point...... Will the headers off of my 302 fit the 351W in my car? Also, how much to you anticipate I will spend to re-work the 351? Not looking for a race car motor, just somthing with a little boot scoot and boogy. Please advise.