New to Four Eye Mustangs need help Identifying

[CharlieT]

Hi guys, I'm about to pick up my new 84 Mustang on Friday. Its the first 4 eye I've ever owned (current 2008, Previous 1990 and 2006)
I'm buying a car from a gentleman's daughter as he passed away mid build. I was hoping you guys could help me identify the engine he put into it. His daughter said he was making a drag car. Any input would really help me out. The only thing she knows is it has all new internals, cam, longtube headers. Thank you guys for the help, I cant wait to get to work on her.

[mrmustang]

Drag car, not likely
Cam-singular
Ditch the Edlebrock carb.
As for the seller-see if she can find any files on the car at all, otherwise, suspect the lowest and cheapest of parts used (Edlebrock carb and $1.99 universal upper radiator hose being the "tell")

[CharlieT]

Just by looking do you have any idea what kind of motor it could be? Sorry I’m pretty ignorant to this stuff. I’m used to the 4.6 3 valves

[CharlieT]

What brand carbs are the better ones?

[wraithracing]

Based on the width of the engine it would appear to be either a 302 or possibly a 289. The alternator placement is defiantly NOT Fox Mustang.

IMHO, there's nothing wrong with an Edelbrock carburetor. I have used one on several Ford V8's over the years with pretty good results. I have had better luck with Edelbrock than Holley in this regard, but I don't claim to be a Carburetor Whisper either. Edelbrocks have their quirks and issues just like any other, but in general are pretty reliable and work just fine. If building a true drag car or race car, then I would definitely go Holley over Edelbrock. Good Luck with the mystery and congrats on the new to you Four Eye!