Take a look at the MUSTANG TEK site they document Engine blocks and the HP Ford Engine Parts Interchange ... Book.
C80E they state was an real early 302 block. C8FE was the early Trans Am Tunnel Port block.
To really throw a wrench in the works ... i had seen a 302 Boss in a Mangusta ...
I will agree that DT has the info under wraps ... years ago I had the info for my 79 Euro Gts photo copied for me at the factory and sent to me ... so your right its out there .. only whos hands is it in now ... I think MARTI has some info on the Panteras'
Ron
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