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What engine...
What engine is your favorite? Also what is the best engine in your opinion? Automotive engines only. 
1. fav engine: 302 (cuz I have one, and most common)
2. best engine: 428 cobra jet (whoa what a hoss!)
Anyone else?
1. fav engine: 302 (cuz I have one, and most common)
2. best engine: 428 cobra jet (whoa what a hoss!)
Anyone else?
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351 Cleveland. It's in pieces all over my garage
The best engine IMO is a "Search Engine" so I can find parts for it(
I want to get started on it this summer, So I'll be a postin' down in the "C" forum!
The best engine IMO is a "Search Engine" so I can find parts for it(
I want to get started on it this summer, So I'll be a postin' down in the "C" forum!
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I don't have a BEST overall engine, however I lean towards 302s aswell, however the 351W is a close second, followed by the 5.4L, and then the 460...
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Personally, I like the 351W, have one in my '70 Mustang. 2nd would be 289-302 since parts are very easy to find for them, and look at the performance they've gotten form the 5.0 Mustangs. 3rd would be a fully dressed flathead, finned aluminum heads, 3 2's intake, Fenton headers, my choice not for perfomance, but from a looks standpoint, the flattie is just an awesome looking engine.
Gary
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46 truck-6cyl now, 302/C4 soon
46 truck-flathead 8, 4spd
47 truck-getting a 429/C6
57 Ford FL 500-4 dr-312/AT
70 Mustang fastback-351W/FMX
72 Olds Vista Cruiser-350/AT
88 Bronco II, 500,000+ mi.
Gary
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46 truck-6cyl now, 302/C4 soon
46 truck-flathead 8, 4spd
47 truck-getting a 429/C6
57 Ford FL 500-4 dr-312/AT
70 Mustang fastback-351W/FMX
72 Olds Vista Cruiser-350/AT
88 Bronco II, 500,000+ mi.
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#! 300 I6
#2 351 V8
#3 460 V8
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#2 351 V8
#3 460 V8
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300 Cubic Inches of Low RPM Truck Torque! And twin-I-beams too!
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I have to add that the 3.0L V6 in my wife's Aerostar runs great! It's only drawback is it is too small for most vehicles. Would be great in a Focus or Escort though! I also suspect that these new modular engines will prove to be pretty good. When it comes down to it, most Ford engines are pretty good. And while we are talking about flatheads, don't forget Ford had a nice straight six flathead from about '42 through about '52 that actually was a better truck engine than the flathead V8.
INLINE SIX POWER!
300 Cubic Inches of Low RPM Truck Torque! And twin-I-beams too!
INLINE SIX POWER!
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