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Authenticity reference

Engine architecture

numbers matching · reported

1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 photographed in Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada at the Auto classique Pointe-Claire 2011. 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

Reference Details

Common issue
Ordinary 302 small-block substituted into a Boss-striped fastback.
Confidence
reported
Correct value
Boss 302-specific small-block with canted-valve Cleveland-style heads and high-rise aluminum intake
Where to check
Engine assembly and casting/part inspection; compare against factory paperwork and date codes

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