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Favorite engines made by Ford

What is your favorite engines made by Ford? Mine would be either a 390 V8 or a 429 V8.
 
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The 300 is my absolute favorite.

If I could afford a truck with a 7.3 PSD in it, then that would probably be my favorite.
 
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534 and the 300.
 
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5.4L and 300 I-6.
 
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427 SOHC I know not much chance in owning one of them.
 
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Old 11-30-2005, 05:35 PM
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360/390-ive always had a ford and had a 289,302 and lots of flatheads
 
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300 i-6 is my favorite by far. I had one in my first truck. I thought it was bulletproof until the guy I sold it to "let" the lifters go bad and it took a plunge. I'd love to see Ford bring the 300 back, not likely, but still wishin'.
 
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What is your favorite engines made by Ford? Mine would be either a 390 V8 or a 429 V8.
Mine would be 347 stroker or factory 460 big block. Both engines pack alot of torque.
 
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Old 11-30-2005, 07:14 PM
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I'd have to go 360 / 390 FE. There's just so many different ways to build them. A very versatile and strong motor. A great place to start with any engine project IMO.

They might cost a bit more for some parts, but you are rewarded with a very strong crank, set of rods, deep-skirt block, shaft mounted rockers, good flowing heads, and quench heads to resist pinging. All in a package that weighs 100lbs less than a 460. With aluminum heads and intake, you're down to around 351W weight.
 
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my vote goes for the 300 and the 460
 
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I have to go with the 300, 302, and the 460
 
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My personal favorites are the 300 & 460.
 
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Only becase after a long affair with GM, my current 415 cid V10 is my favorite. Hope to get many more years out of my first Ford engine.
 
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Favorite Motors

Mine would have to be a 302, but I am becoming a little found of my 281 4.6L
 
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300 - Fuel Injected or Carb'd

2300's are indestructable, and beefy - i just pulled one from a fairmont - its a heavy SOB!
 


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