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06-01-2003, 04:38 AM | #1 |
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your opinions please
i keep waffling about which engine to build for my 66 mustang, a 289 or a 351w. i have both blocks but i have not decided which to install in the stang. the other one would go in my grand marquis.
give me your ideas. i know pretty much how i want to build the engines but if you have some interesting suggestions feel free to let me know what you think.
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06-01-2003, 02:22 PM | #2 |
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The bigger one
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06-01-2003, 02:49 PM | #3 |
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put the 289 in the smaller mustang and the larger/heavier 351 in the tank grand marquis for handling/weight issues.
what are u trying to do? build a street car, drag car, etc? |
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it is going to be primarily a street car, but it may see some drag and top speed action as well. just depends on my mood and funds. as for the weight penalty, i have already compensated for it in my spring choice for the front. the 289 when built will make about 300hp and will be fairly mild which is why i was thinking about it for my grand marquis as it is my number two daily driver.
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06-03-2003, 09:12 AM | #5 |
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i'd probably put the 283 in the pony, but it sounds like your decision has been made
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06-03-2003, 11:01 AM | #6 |
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not really, that is why i am looking for opinions.
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06-03-2003, 12:38 PM | #7 |
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I would put the 351 in, but that's just me wanting a big freakin engine, haha.
Hey, what do you have in your falcon?
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the falcon has a 170 six, but i am looking to install either a 200 or 250, possibly turboed.
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That would kick butt, there is so much room in the hood! The 6 seems out of place!
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06-03-2003, 05:22 PM | #10 |
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The 6 seems out of place!
how so?
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quote:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by Sicy Stang The bigger one -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Size queen huh???? any response i would make to that would belong in smack house!
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beware the innocent looking six as it may cause your V8 to see god
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Haha, bring it.
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