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Feb 21, 2008 | 02:56 AM

LaredoF350

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Engine choice

If you were building a rod, what would it have for an engine?

Feb 21, 2008 | 05:59 AM

96sherm

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a built 300 I6.

Feb 21, 2008 | 06:56 AM

Snowking

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I like it odd and obsolete
flatheads
400's
351M's
also
390's &300's

Feb 21, 2008 | 08:18 AM

51dueller

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If money was no object this is what I'd build:

Engine Block: New Ford Boss 302 block
Cylinder Heads: CHI 3V 185 302W Boss C/A 8005A
Intake: CHI 8.2"W 3V 185
Camshaft: Custom ground solid hydraulic roller
Fuel system: Custom designed MPI MAF setup by me

Bore: 4.125"
Stroke: 3.25"
CID: 347

This thing would crank out 600HP and a helluva lot of torque.

Feb 21, 2008 | 09:08 AM

Corner Gas

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If it came down to one engine only it would be a flathead. Right now I am working on my 300 but that is because it is what I have right now.

Feb 21, 2008 | 09:16 AM

Fullcrew7.3

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Not really sure with gassers. Maybe a 6.0 PSD!!!!

Feb 21, 2008 | 01:30 PM

Dustin1690

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460 bored 0.60 over lol if thats even possible but a big engine 429,428 etc

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Feb 21, 2008 | 07:00 PM

skidooman

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289/302 for a small block and 429/460 for a big block!

Feb 21, 2008 | 07:26 PM

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preppypyro

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I like the engines you can get some good power out of. I would use a 351w for a smallblock, 460 for a big block, and if I could I wouldnt mess with gas engines and Id use a diesel.