255 cid 4.2L V8

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04-22-2003, 07:34 AM

rwall0113

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255 cid 4.2L V8

I am restoring a 1979 f100. The engine is a 255 cid 4.2L v8. I have been unable to find any aftermarket performance parts for this engine configuration. Would I be better off swapping motors?

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04-22-2003, 03:03 PM

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255 cid 4.2L V8

the motor is not original. i know the block and bell housing is the same as a 302. go over to the small block forum for more info.

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04-22-2003, 08:56 PM

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255 cid 4.2L V8

255? ewwwww they are based on the windsor 302 are different in alot of key areas, so parts wont interchange. Make a good boat anchor!

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04-23-2003, 08:05 AM

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255 cid 4.2L V8

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the motor is not original. i know the block and bell housing is the same as a 302. go over to the small block forum for more info.

Thanks for the reply and I'll check the small block forum

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