Currently running a ford 289 k edition. With a 4 speed borg warner. If money was no option, i would do a new 3.7 Nissan v6 with a nice turbo set up and nismo 6 speed. Matted with a nice independent suspension rear with 3.55s.. If money wasn't an option that is.... But since it is I'm happy with the 289in our 55.

 

Maybe even a cammer 427

 

I have never done it, but i will go stock, stroked, ram horn, mummert intake, all stainless hardware, stock yellow with a 3 on the tree with OD
And a little more umpf to the cam

Stock can never be wrong!

 

A 5.7 TPI with a 700R4 or a 4L80

 

Well, with $$$ money still part of the equation and it always is at some point, there has been some interesting answer. The TDI is a cool idea I had never thought of

The Lexus IFS with the lexus v8 seems an interesting option.

The reasons behind your ideas really help with direction,

 

I hate a Chevy motor in a Ford, don't get me started on that!

 

Mine came fitted with a 327 Chevy. Still waiting to get it on the road. It does sound awesome so far and has plenty of potential I am sure. But if I had the choice, I would be sticking with a Ford engine. Probably something biggish.
I am so far pleased with the Chevy engine. Definitely not whingeing about a 327.

 

In my view only: Stock is stock. If you are going all original, then obviously all original is where it is at. But past that, all bets are off. Ford, Chevy whatever. Variety is the spice of life.
LS engines seem to be very popular right now for swaps. They are fairly cheap in junkyards, have a small footprint and weight for a small block, and make decent steam. It's probably the direction I am headed with my 55 F100.

 

I am very happy with my 4.6 mod motor in my 54,great gas mileage.
I plan on using the same engine /trans combo on my 1960 crew cab.

 

A 5.0 Coyote would be great. Too much $ at the present time.

I'm pretty certain I'll be happy with the all aluminum 6.2 L92 w/ 6L80E (6 speed auto trans) being. Factory says 403 HP, 420 ft lbs.

Doug

 

Probably a 327 or a 289 and that T56 of AX's sounds appealing .

 

If $$$ no object- blown flatty

 

Ben maybe you could put a hydraulic clutch in it.

And if I could afford it I would have a Coyote in mine.

 

351 C stroker with turbo, 5 Speed manual.

Speed, the only reason, lol.

 

I got the 351C, but if money was no object I would have to say Cummins.