View Poll Results: What Engine?
Ford
134
85.90%
GM
16
10.26%
MoPar
2
1.28%
Other
4
2.56%
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What Engine?
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 274
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From: SW Wyoming
Originally Posted by imlowr2
I thought I'd be different so I installed a 4 cylinder Turbo Peugeot 2.3 liter engine.
but then I replaced it with a Ford 289 LOL.........
but then I replaced it with a Ford 289 LOL.........
I'm just curious what the Other is, not to make fun of that person, just out of curiosity.
Mine has the original straight 6 flathead. If/When I change I want a Ford in my Ford.
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 15,882
Likes: 88
From: Durham NC
SBC 400, T56 6speed. Installed by the PO (or actually at least two ago), but I'm happy with it and it will remain as long as it continues to run good and does the job it's intended for. If that deeply offends anyone, all I can say is "suck it up, it's my truck!"
Freshman User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 40
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From: Orlando
'57 292 Y in my '56 with t-bird 4bbl intake, holley 650, some offy dress up and other fun stuff.
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From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Originally Posted by martydread
'57 292 Y in my '56 with t-bird 4bbl intake, holley 650, some offy dress up and other fun stuff.
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,908
Likes: 2
From: Seattle WA.
My 51 F1 still has the orginal 226 Flathead 6 in it. The engine was last rebuilt in the mid 70s, and it sat for 12 years prior to my purchase. I haven't taken it apart at all, just managed to get the valves freed up, rebuilt the carb, fired her up and have been using it as my daily driver. The 6 runs well and uses very little oil, just wish that 4 speed crash box trans worked as well.
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 282
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From: Winchester
I have the 223 in my truck.I am probably going to put the 292 out of 56 car in it after Christmas.I like seeing these old trucks on the road.I don,t care what powers them,what ever makes the owner happy.
