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1953 FORD engine swap

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Old 12-18-1999, 05:09 PM
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Getting ready to swap engines(WON'T TELL WHAT'S IN IT NOW) I have access to a 302 & a 302 HO. Don't know which one to use.There won't be a lot of hot rodding,more daily driving.Any input will be appreciated.THANKS
 
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Old 12-19-1999, 05:03 PM
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For daily driving it is my opinion that a stock rebuild is better than high performance, which can be done with either engine you're looking at. I say this because with a hipo engine you tend to have to tinker with it alot more to keep it running optimally. The only exception to this is the cam, an RV cam is a good thing, and since it's probably going to need replacement anyway...
Get the idea? I'll probably get slapped for this but like I said it is MY opinion.

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you can say the word Chevy here, especially since that's what you're taking out to return your rig to to a real BlueBlood.

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Your opinion was along the same lines as mine.Iguess I just needed someone to agree with me .By the way it is now a mopar.
 
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