Best engine: 302, 5.0, or 351W...

mike41 · 08-07-2002, 06:53 PM

I'm going to drop a V8 into my '65 coupe this fall, and I'm trying to determine what the best engine for me is going to be. My car is a daily driver, and I live in Texas so air conditioning is crucial. I'm aware of size problems with each of them, especially the windsor. Right now my front runner is a GT-40 long block, but i'm open to any ideas or suggestions. If anybody has any pros or cons about any of these engines, please let me know

Mike67coupe · 08-07-2002, 11:13 PM

302- The same size as the 5.0, but alot stronger block than the 5.0. 302's are notorious for running hot, I have a 302 in my 67 and after driving it for 20 min it starts getting warm real quick. I also live in Texas.

5.0- The weakest of the 3 motors, but will probably be your best bet for daily driving. Still a very good motor.

351- This motor will give you the most HP and torque. If you put this in your 65, you should still be able to run AC, I am not positive but do not see why, someone correct me if wrong.

If you want the most power and strength go with the 351, but for daily driving i would go with that gt-40 crate motor, and get you a nice Griffin 3-core radiator. The Gt-40 will give you power and street ablity.

Fostang · 08-08-2002, 01:48 PM

A roller 351 W. Of course it would have to be a custom cam job.

I din't know griffen made 3 row radiators. I though they only made 1 inch and 1 1/4 inch each row, 2 row radiators.

mike41 · 08-08-2002, 02:38 PM

So you think a gt-40 crate is the way to go? I noticed you live in coppell, i'm in flower mound...do you know any good engine places in the dallas area i should check out?

0h n0 5.0 · 08-08-2002, 06:08 PM

definetly a 351, a good 5.0's good for about 300 reliable horses

Mike67coupe · 08-08-2002, 08:18 PM

Fostang, check out http://griffinrad.com/60present.htm and go down to the bottom of the page they have some for older cars and mustangs.

mike41, I sent you a PM about engine shops.

08-07-2002, 06:53 PM	#1
mike41 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2	Best engine: 302, 5.0, or 351W... I'm going to drop a V8 into my '65 coupe this fall, and I'm trying to determine what the best engine for me is going to be. My car is a daily driver, and I live in Texas so air conditioning is crucial. I'm aware of size problems with each of them, especially the windsor. Right now my front runner is a GT-40 long block, but i'm open to any ideas or suggestions. If anybody has any pros or cons about any of these engines, please let me know

08-07-2002, 11:13 PM	#2
Mike67coupe Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coppell, TX Posts: 19	302- The same size as the 5.0, but alot stronger block than the 5.0. 302's are notorious for running hot, I have a 302 in my 67 and after driving it for 20 min it starts getting warm real quick. I also live in Texas. 5.0- The weakest of the 3 motors, but will probably be your best bet for daily driving. Still a very good motor. 351- This motor will give you the most HP and torque. If you put this in your 65, you should still be able to run AC, I am not positive but do not see why, someone correct me if wrong. If you want the most power and strength go with the 351, but for daily driving i would go with that gt-40 crate motor, and get you a nice Griffin 3-core radiator. The Gt-40 will give you power and street ablity. Last edited by Mike67coupe; 08-08-2002 at 08:23 PM..

08-08-2002, 01:48 PM	#3
Fostang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 599	A roller 351 W. Of course it would have to be a custom cam job. I din't know griffen made 3 row radiators. I though they only made 1 inch and 1 1/4 inch each row, 2 row radiators. __________________ 67' Fastback-Supercharged 4.6 DOHC Cobra, T-56, 8.8 more to come. 67' Coupe-EFI, AOD, 8.8 90 Gt-Supercharged,MAF,TB,1.7's ripper, bassani x, 3.55's, 01' cobras, headers. 89'GT-Supercharged,Heads,Cam,Intake,TB,MAF,power pipe,headers,offroad exhaust,black bullits.

08-08-2002, 06:08 PM	#5
0h n0 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 371	definetly a 351, a good 5.0's good for about 300 reliable horses __________________ 0h n0 5.0 Alias:94five0, Vr00m, Black Shuck 1994 GT 5.0l

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08-08-2002, 02:38 PM	#4
mike41 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2	So you think a gt-40 crate is the way to go? I noticed you live in coppell, i'm in flower mound...do you know any good engine places in the dallas area i should check out?

08-08-2002, 08:18 PM	#6
Mike67coupe Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coppell, TX Posts: 19	Fostang, check out http://griffinrad.com/60present.htm and go down to the bottom of the page they have some for older cars and mustangs. mike41, I sent you a PM about engine shops.