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I have been looking at all sorts of classic cars recently cause I would love to own one but I have no money so I just stare and drool over them. One of my Favorites is the 1932 Ford roadster, Hi-Boys.
But I seem to be missing something. Why does every builder use a big block chevy engine in their Ford? Why not a big block ford engine like a 400m or a 460, 428CJ? does anyone know is it just cause the chevy engines are readily avalibe and cheap or is there some mechanical reason?
JON
But I seem to be missing something. Why does every builder use a big block chevy engine in their Ford? Why not a big block ford engine like a 400m or a 460, 428CJ? does anyone know is it just cause the chevy engines are readily avalibe and cheap or is there some mechanical reason?
JON
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 22-Jul-02 AT 06:25 PM (EST)]>I have been looking at all sorts of classic cars recently
>cause I would love to own one but I have no money so I just
>stare and drool over them. One of my Favorites is the 1932
>Ford roadster, Hi-Boys.
>
>But I seem to be missing something. Why does every builder
>use a big block chevy engine in their Ford? Why not a big
>block ford engine like a 400m or a 460, 428CJ? does anyone
>know is it just cause the chevy engines are readily avalibe
>and cheap or is there some mechanical reason?
>
>JON
You pretty much answered your own question cheby motors are more readily avaliable and cheaper to build sad aint it:-X23
IMHO Keep a Ford a Ford!
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>cause I would love to own one but I have no money so I just
>stare and drool over them. One of my Favorites is the 1932
>Ford roadster, Hi-Boys.
>
>But I seem to be missing something. Why does every builder
>use a big block chevy engine in their Ford? Why not a big
>block ford engine like a 400m or a 460, 428CJ? does anyone
>know is it just cause the chevy engines are readily avalibe
>and cheap or is there some mechanical reason?
>
>JON
You pretty much answered your own question cheby motors are more readily avaliable and cheaper to build sad aint it:-X23
IMHO Keep a Ford a Ford!
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Thats what I thought but if i ever get one of those weet little Hot Rods I am defenatly sticking with a ford engine cause If it was born with the oval on it and in it, it should stay with one no matter how much custom work gets done.
JON
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the 350 is easily bolted onto a old chasis with little modification and it has a lot of horsepower mods for it. on the other hand a 460 in a 34 3 window coupe is something id love to see.
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One of my favorites out here in the northwest is a '32 that makes the shows powered by not only a blue oval engine, but it's a 427 SOHC. No sides on the hood 'cause there's valve covers sticking out nearly to the wheels, but he did manage to massage the headers down inside the frame rails. Just kinda makes your heart flutter!!!! I try not to drool on it when I see it...
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I'll never understand the rationale behind restoring a beautiful old Ford, then *******izing it with a bowtie engine. Yes they are cheap, yes they are plentiful, yes there is tons of aftermarket support for them. But to spend all that time and money to bring something back to life only to ruin it with an off brand (yes I said off brand) running gear is just plain wrong. You can bet they'll never let me judge these classic cars. Then again my blood pressure couldn't stand it anyway.
If they want a Chebby......build a Chebby.
I wish I had the money to spare. Ya'll would see a 69 SS Camaro with a fire-breathing 460 hooked to a C6 turning a 9 inch rear. I dare anybody to come up with a better drive train than a Ford.
Ron
If they want a Chebby......build a Chebby.
I wish I had the money to spare. Ya'll would see a 69 SS Camaro with a fire-breathing 460 hooked to a C6 turning a 9 inch rear. I dare anybody to come up with a better drive train than a Ford.
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Curious -
Does FORD have any HEMI engines?
I know my Pop out in San Diego has/had an old Chrysler HEMI out on his back patio and it's one of the first things I'm going to check on when I get out there after I know if he himself is okay or not.
I've always loved the look of old rods with massive chromed out HEMI's in them, and if I can find all the parts I'm going to save that thing!
Does FORD have any HEMI engines?
I know my Pop out in San Diego has/had an old Chrysler HEMI out on his back patio and it's one of the first things I'm going to check on when I get out there after I know if he himself is okay or not.
I've always loved the look of old rods with massive chromed out HEMI's in them, and if I can find all the parts I'm going to save that thing!
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>the 350 is easily bolted onto a old chasis with little
>modification and it has a lot of horsepower mods for it. on
>the other hand a 460 in a 34 3 window coupe is something id
>love to see.
How about my now deceased friend's Boss 540 something in a 34 3-window ?
I'll see if I can find the photo.
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>modification and it has a lot of horsepower mods for it. on
>the other hand a 460 in a 34 3 window coupe is something id
>love to see.
How about my now deceased friend's Boss 540 something in a 34 3-window ?
I'll see if I can find the photo.
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Those cars are so light, I would think a 302 or 351 would suffice, but if you really want a big engine, how about a Ford V10? The exhaust pipes would look great! Or you could put one of the old Y-block V-8 engines in there (I believe they were some of the first OHV Ford V-8s) and see if you can fool some of the Shuvrolet boys (the Y-block had rear distributor and the middle exhaust pipes are side by side like the small block Shevy V8). As for my '32 Highboy (dreamin), I'll go with an inline six and a pickup bed!
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I'm planning on building a '27 Track T (When I get the funds). I plan on using a V-6 Ranger (Or mustang) for the power train. I've been planning this for a couple of years and figured the Ranger would make the perfect drive line for it.
I would never put a Chebby engine into anything I build.
Roger Lane
I would never put a Chebby engine into anything I build.
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I hate to break it to ya -
If it goes FAST, I would use just about anything.
I keep an open mind about this stuff...
But this is a strictly FORD site, not a "Rodders" forum, so I try not to upset the natives.
Practically speaking - FORD parts cost a bit more than (other brands).
If you can't afford to build it, I have always thought, DON'T GO THERE in the first place.
I do like the layout of the Chevrolet 350, but a FORD is a totally different critter.
- Now; You'ns can cuss me out all you like! I have no problem with that, so long as it's humorous...
But an engine is an engine, they all have predictable HP and Torque curves.
Frankly, I have always admired Kieth Black, and the early Meyer/Drake engines....
Offenhauser had some good stuff too.
~Wolfy
If it goes FAST, I would use just about anything.
I keep an open mind about this stuff...
But this is a strictly FORD site, not a "Rodders" forum, so I try not to upset the natives.
Practically speaking - FORD parts cost a bit more than (other brands).
If you can't afford to build it, I have always thought, DON'T GO THERE in the first place.
I do like the layout of the Chevrolet 350, but a FORD is a totally different critter.
- Now; You'ns can cuss me out all you like! I have no problem with that, so long as it's humorous...
But an engine is an engine, they all have predictable HP and Torque curves.
Frankly, I have always admired Kieth Black, and the early Meyer/Drake engines....
Offenhauser had some good stuff too.
~Wolfy