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?
Roast em' if you got 'em
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From: Rio Rancho, NM
Originally Posted by cudaz101
I had a chance to pick up a 500ci caddy motor and trans for pretty much nothing and passed it up...It was tempting though and in my opinion would have made the truck unique. I opted to hop up my origonal 223 though. I just hope I don't regret it...haha
Brad
The caddy would have been a nice choice (but then again, I'm biased) huge amounts of torque, long life, fairly lightweight (only 50 lbs more than a SBC) and fairly economical to drive (if you can keep your foot out of it)
You won't regret sticking with your original 223 though....ought to be a cool set up!!
Bobby
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From: Iowa
Originally Posted by Huntsman
I'm surprised, only 13% are GM, judging from what I have heard and read, I would have thought it to be much higher.
We've ran these polls, in one form or another, about five times over the past five years. 15-20% GM power is about normal for here. This isn't your typical street rodder club. This is a Ford hangout where half the audience has a truck they desire to keep somewhat close to stock. Almost all of the show Fords around my place are SBC powered. I'm the odd one.
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From: Littleton, New Hampshire
Originally Posted by fatfenders
Tom
We've ran these polls, in one form or another, about five times over the past five years. 15-20% GM power is about normal for here. This isn't your typical street rodder club. This is a Ford hangout where half the audience has a truck they desire to keep somewhat close to stock. Almost all of the show Fords around my place are SBC powered. I'm the odd one.
We've ran these polls, in one form or another, about five times over the past five years. 15-20% GM power is about normal for here. This isn't your typical street rodder club. This is a Ford hangout where half the audience has a truck they desire to keep somewhat close to stock. Almost all of the show Fords around my place are SBC powered. I'm the odd one.
Vern
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Originally Posted by fatfenders
Tom
We've ran these polls, in one form or another, about five times over the past five years. 15-20% GM power is about normal for here. This isn't your typical street rodder club. This is a Ford hangout where half the audience has a truck they desire to keep somewhat close to stock. Almost all of the show Fords around my place are SBC powered. I'm the odd one.
We've ran these polls, in one form or another, about five times over the past five years. 15-20% GM power is about normal for here. This isn't your typical street rodder club. This is a Ford hangout where half the audience has a truck they desire to keep somewhat close to stock. Almost all of the show Fords around my place are SBC powered. I'm the odd one.
I can't get my 223 fixed right, so I'm going to a 312.
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From: Oregon
The best thing about Ford vs. Chevy, is that the Ford engine will out rev and out last the Chevy. Statistically this has been proven. The bad part is that yes a Chevy motor can be purchased and modified for less than a Ford engine, again this has been proven. You could not pay me enough to put a Chevy motor in an old Ford, as I would not put a Ford motor in an old Chevy. Performing either is a direct insult to the real enthusiast of either side. My stomach turns at all the 350/350 effies, and I have seen Ford motors in older Chevys, and they look foolish. The only universal engines, are diesels. Chevy was the only one that I've heard of building their own, and it flopped hard. Since all the diesel motors are produced by other entities, and contracted to various auto manufacturuers, they are the only motors that are truly universal, and would look right in any engine compartment of an old truck.
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From: Oregon
Oh yeah, I also wanted to add that I kinda find these polls, and Ford v. Chevy battles amusing. Since in fact all the vehicles are actually made by the same companies, and only assembled at the plants, except for a few small parts and details. Ford was the pioneer of the production automobile, and the Dodge Brothers and he Chevrolet family founders were once employed by Ford. Ford has really made it possible for the other manufacturers to exist, so I think every one should have a little spot saved in their hearts for Ford.
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From: Oakdale,Ca.
Originally Posted by wmjoe1953
The best thing about Ford vs. Chevy, is that the Ford engine will out rev and out last the Chevy. Statistically this has been proven. .
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Originally Posted by bobbytnm
Brad,
The caddy would have been a nice choice (but then again, I'm biased) huge amounts of torque, long life, fairly lightweight (only 50 lbs more than a SBC) and fairly economical to drive (if you can keep your foot out of it)
You won't regret sticking with your original 223 though....ought to be a cool set up!!
Bobby
The caddy would have been a nice choice (but then again, I'm biased) huge amounts of torque, long life, fairly lightweight (only 50 lbs more than a SBC) and fairly economical to drive (if you can keep your foot out of it)
You won't regret sticking with your original 223 though....ought to be a cool set up!!
Bobby
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From: Oakdale,Ca.
Ahh well, I'm posting and polling in for GM on my current Ford project.
Mentioned it in the other thread, but I'm not going to wrap up more dollars to put my '36 on the road, just to say it's Ford powered, since I have a solid 350/700R4 ready to go.
My '42 will still run the V8 Flattie, why?..cause the engine is in there. If it wasn't, I might be sticking in a fresh 318/727 I have in the shop.
Do I care if anyone is put off by what's powering my ride? Naw, and neither should anyone else.
I'd rather see old-iron running down the road, Ford, Chevy, Dodge, I don't care what's under the hood...and unless you have X-ray vision, you won't either
Mentioned it in the other thread, but I'm not going to wrap up more dollars to put my '36 on the road, just to say it's Ford powered, since I have a solid 350/700R4 ready to go.
My '42 will still run the V8 Flattie, why?..cause the engine is in there. If it wasn't, I might be sticking in a fresh 318/727 I have in the shop.
Do I care if anyone is put off by what's powering my ride? Naw, and neither should anyone else.
I'd rather see old-iron running down the road, Ford, Chevy, Dodge, I don't care what's under the hood...and unless you have X-ray vision, you won't either
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From: Oakdale,Ca.
Originally Posted by 3Mike6
You sure about the 500 Caddy vs. SBC wieght?
http://www.241computers.com/ford/Con...s20-30-38.html
The 500 Caddy is also lighter than a BBC.
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From: Breckenridge, Minn.
Yes, it may be cheaper to work with Chevy parts but there are so many things you can do with the ford parts that are out there. Get to know your local bone yard people and they can help you put together some killer powerplants. I know a family that has a yard in central Minn. and they have helped me so many times in building the cars for my kids. Have enjoyed the thread.
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From: Boise, Idaho
Originally Posted by 3Mike6
Ahh well, I'm posting and polling in for GM on my current Ford project.
Mentioned it in the other thread, but I'm not going to wrap up more dollars to put my '36 on the road, just to say it's Ford powered, since I have a solid 350/700R4 ready to go.
My '42 will still run the V8 Flattie, why?..cause the engine is in there. If it wasn't, I might be sticking in a fresh 318/727 I have in the shop.
Do I care if anyone is put off by what's powering my ride? Naw, and neither should anyone else.
I'd rather see old-iron running down the road, Ford, Chevy, Dodge, I don't care what's under the hood...and unless you have X-ray vision, you won't either
Mentioned it in the other thread, but I'm not going to wrap up more dollars to put my '36 on the road, just to say it's Ford powered, since I have a solid 350/700R4 ready to go.
My '42 will still run the V8 Flattie, why?..cause the engine is in there. If it wasn't, I might be sticking in a fresh 318/727 I have in the shop.
Do I care if anyone is put off by what's powering my ride? Naw, and neither should anyone else.
I'd rather see old-iron running down the road, Ford, Chevy, Dodge, I don't care what's under the hood...and unless you have X-ray vision, you won't either