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Does anyone here run a 352? I picked up a parts truck and it has one in it and I'm thinking of throwing it into my '69 F250 in place of my little 240 I6. I know I can bore & stroke it to get to a 390 but I don't really need a monster of an engine for my use, just something reliable. Wondering if there is anything I need to worry about on the 352 since they don't see much support these days.
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Originally Posted by truckjunky87
Does anyone here run a 352? I picked up a parts truck and it has one in it and I'm thinking of throwing it into my '69 F250 in place of my little 240 I6. I know I can bore & stroke it to get to a 390 but I don't really need a monster of an engine for my use, just something reliable. Wondering if there is anything I need to worry about on the 352 since they don't see much support these days.
parts are easy to find at napa and a 352 is a good engine for a truck lots of people are going to tell you to bore and stroke it i would not it is fine like it is and a good torque engine
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It's fine like it is, but I'd look at an aftermarket cam for it. They are so much better than the 30some year old cams, technologically speaking.
What year is it? That'll let me know what compression it has, and what cam to recommend.
What year is it? That'll let me know what compression it has, and what cam to recommend.
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Hey, sorry to jump in and ask a question in your post. I like the 352, it is definately a torque monster.
I have a 352 from a 1963 galaxie, does anyone know what the compresiion would be on it? are the heads any good?
I have a 352 from a 1963 galaxie, does anyone know what the compresiion would be on it? are the heads any good?
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Originally Posted by dc600slayer
Hey, sorry to jump in and ask a question in your post. I like the 352, it is definately a torque monster.
I have a 352 from a 1963 galaxie, does anyone know what the compresiion would be on it? are the heads any good?
I have a 352 from a 1963 galaxie, does anyone know what the compresiion would be on it? are the heads any good?
For that engine and compression, I recommend the Crane 343901 cam.
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I also have a 352 with a C4 out of a 1965 Ford Custom. Thinking about putting it in my 51 F1. I've also had several people tell me to bore it and make it into a 390 but I think I'm gonna keep it as a 352. It has a stock 4 barrel.When I rebuild it next year I'll upgrade the intake with lite weight aluminum ha ha. But I'm with ya, keep it a 352. Coarse next year I'll be asking about the best way to make it into a dependale, decent milelage with a bit of power engine.
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