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If I were looking for a " little more " I would install a mild RV cam . Nothing fancy , and will work fine with stock heads . Now , that is from my GM days , I'll sit back and see what the others say .
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I was hopping to find out the info I needed tonight cause I will see the guy who has the g40 heads tomorrow when I go pick up a few parts and I know hes going list them on the internet if I don't buy them.
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IMHO the value of the truck would only be enhanced by matching numbers if it were restored as accurately as possible to original right down to the last detail. If you're going to modify it much more than a different set of wheels, originality value goes out the window. In this case having the original motor will effect value very little or not at all.
If you're on a budget and want more power, there's no replacement for displacement.
Again, this is only my personal opinion and you know what they say about opinions.
If you're on a budget and want more power, there's no replacement for displacement.
Again, this is only my personal opinion and you know what they say about opinions.
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IMHO the value of the truck would only be enhanced by matching numbers if it were restored as accurately as possible to original right down to the last detail. If you're going to modify it much more than a different set of wheels, originality value goes out the window. In this case having the original motor will effect value very little or not at all.
If you're on a budget and want more power, there's no replacement for displacement.
Again, this is only my personal opinion and you know what they say about opinions.
If you're on a budget and want more power, there's no replacement for displacement.
Again, this is only my personal opinion and you know what they say about opinions.
The fact is the phrase "matching numbers" really don't apply to Fords because, with very few exceptions, Ford rarely stamped VINs on blocks and trannies (or any other parts) to enable a claim of "matching numbers". The only ones I know of are K-Code equipped Mustangs, Fairlanes, and Comets.
The closest anyone will get with Fords is being "period-correct" with no parts or assemblies having engineering numbers later than the model year, engineering numbers that are applicable to that model year, and stamped date codes that are within 60 days of the vehicle's build date.
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True... opinions are opinions but facts are facts. Let's not perpetuate or disseminate inaccurate or factually inapplicable information.....
The fact is the phrase "matching numbers" really don't apply to Fords because, with very few exceptions, Ford rarely stamped VINs on blocks and trannies (or any other parts) to enable a claim of "matching numbers". The only ones I know of are K-Code equipped Mustangs, Fairlanes, and Comets.
The closest anyone will get with Fords is being "period-correct" with no parts or assemblies having engineering numbers later than the model year, engineering numbers that are applicable to that model year, and stamped date codes that are within 60 days of the vehicle's build date.
The fact is the phrase "matching numbers" really don't apply to Fords because, with very few exceptions, Ford rarely stamped VINs on blocks and trannies (or any other parts) to enable a claim of "matching numbers". The only ones I know of are K-Code equipped Mustangs, Fairlanes, and Comets.
The closest anyone will get with Fords is being "period-correct" with no parts or assemblies having engineering numbers later than the model year, engineering numbers that are applicable to that model year, and stamped date codes that are within 60 days of the vehicle's build date.
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Then avoid stating misinformation:
"... the value of the truck would only be enhanced by matching numbers if it were restored as accurately as possible to original right down to the last detail. "
Your statement implies " "matching numbers" is applicable to Fords which it is not (except as was noted above).
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From: NE Texas
Then avoid stating misinformation:
"... the value of the truck would only be enhanced by matching numbers if it were restored as accurately as possible to original right down to the last detail. "
Your statement implies " "matching numbers" is applicable to Fords which it is not (except as was noted above).
Even if a Ford can not be numbers matching, I think it was clear what I meant. If it shows to have come from the factory with a 302 and he changes to an M or 400 or something it would no longer have original equipment. My point was that if he is trying to make it look and be as close to factory as he can its one thing, but if he modifies it very much at all, changing engines shouldn't matter. Why is this such an area of contention?
I come to forums to try to discuss things that I have a passion for and even take precautions to keep from being blasted and someone still comes along and jumps my butt. I apologize for whatever trouble I caused. I sincerely meant no harm or offense toward anyone.
OP, best of luck with your project and enjoy it.