I put a 302 down in my 79,it will probably take a good weekend drop in and get everything hooked up.I used a 4-speed tranny from a V-8 Mustang II,with a stock 302 you shouldnt have to worry about beefing the frame up at all,now the rearend that's another story unless you have a 8 inch rear already or you will have to drive it nice.As far as what a stock 302 Pinto will run I would say high 13's at best depending on the motor.