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Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Billings Montana
The y block is a double edged sword.
On one hand it is very cool looking and sounding.
Then again, it is expensive to build, you are limited on transmissions, mechanical valves, dizzy is hard to get to, and there are only a couple good sources for performance parts.
Im debating this issue right now.
I would love a SBF, AOD, and 3.55 gears. Great performance, double the hp that the stock 292 puts out, and probably double the mileage. Im guestimating that the swap can be done for 3-4k on a budget, 4-5k with a bunch of new parts, and 5-6k with a crate engine.
On one hand it is very cool looking and sounding.
Then again, it is expensive to build, you are limited on transmissions, mechanical valves, dizzy is hard to get to, and there are only a couple good sources for performance parts.
Im debating this issue right now.
I would love a SBF, AOD, and 3.55 gears. Great performance, double the hp that the stock 292 puts out, and probably double the mileage. Im guestimating that the swap can be done for 3-4k on a budget, 4-5k with a bunch of new parts, and 5-6k with a crate engine.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2007
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Its not about what everyone else is doing. Im getting to the age and mobility where its hard for me to work under the hood on a F100. That's why I like my six cylinder 65 Mustang better than my 65 289 Mustang. The six is way easier to work on, everything is easy to reach without busting a knuckle or pulling a muscle.
I was out of commission for 18 months when I injured myself working on my 66 F100.
My 64 F100 is my DD and I want to be able to cruise on the interstate and pull a small trailer if necessary.
The misses wants to sell the 65 Mustangs and buy a Mustang convertible.
I want to get down to two cars, not the 5 that we currently have.
I was out of commission for 18 months when I injured myself working on my 66 F100.
My 64 F100 is my DD and I want to be able to cruise on the interstate and pull a small trailer if necessary.
The misses wants to sell the 65 Mustangs and buy a Mustang convertible.
I want to get down to two cars, not the 5 that we currently have.
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