Help Please! Engine and trans question
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Help Please! Engine and trans question
I just purchased a 1956 Ford F100 with a y block motor. and 4 speed transmission. I would like to swap out the y block for something with a little bit more power. I am thinking of a 302 and rebuilding it. However i want to use the tranny that came with the truck. Is this possible? what would i need to get to do this? and where would i get it? thank you
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I can respect that, the truck I bought the y block is not running right now and doesn't turn by hand. It's a restoration project. But I own a body shop I'm not as knowledgeable about the mechanical side. I'm just looking for an idea of decent power for a decent price .
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I'll say it straight. Its a shame to modify a stock truck as I'd say "cootie bob" a truck But its your truck to do as you please. I really feel there is a following with the Y block with the introduction of aluminum heads etc. A lot has to be changed to do an engine swap to something other than a Y block and its a snow ball effect and that's money you could have spent on y block performance parts
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IMO, that stock transmission in your truck would not be a desirable transmission with a performance engine. True, you could not tear it up unless you abused it badly but ratios are not ideal for a performance vehicle. It is a heavy duty truck transmission.
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Ok I am glad I'm getting your opinions. From what I've read and you guys have said I'm leaning heavy on the y block rebuild . What was the base horsepower in that y block? I know I can add some performance to this motor . I'm not looking to race it either I guess 300 ho was overboard .