your opinions please

rbohm · 06-01-2003, 04:38 AM

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.

Sicy Stang · 06-01-2003, 02:22 PM

The bigger one

Mach 1 · 06-01-2003, 02:49 PM

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?

rbohm · 06-01-2003, 04:31 PM

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.

this is not cbring · 06-03-2003, 09:12 AM

i'd probably put the 283 in the pony, but it sounds like your decision has been made

rbohm · 06-03-2003, 11:01 AM

not really, that is why i am looking for opinions.

Rice Hunter · 06-03-2003, 12:38 PM

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?

rbohm · 06-03-2003, 01:11 PM

the falcon has a 170 six, but i am looking to install either a 200 or 250, possibly turboed.

Rice Hunter · 06-03-2003, 02:03 PM

That would kick butt, there is so much room in the hood! The 6 seems out of place!

rbohm · 06-03-2003, 05:22 PM

The 6 seems out of place!

how so?

Dark_5.0 · 06-03-2003, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sicy Stang
The bigger one

Size queen huh????

rbohm · 06-03-2003, 06:03 PM

quote:
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Originally posted by Sicy Stang
The bigger one
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Size queen huh????

any response i would make to that would belong in smack house!

Rice Hunter · 06-04-2003, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rbohm
The 6 seems out of place!

how so?

I guess I'm used to seeing a modified falcon with a big engine. When I saw a stock 6 in it, it seemed like it was just floating there

I'm used to seeing my hood and others' so filled up with eninge

The one with the 6 in is had this beautiful paint job though!

rbohm · 06-05-2003, 07:11 AM

beware the innocent looking six as it may cause your V8 to see god

Rice Hunter · 06-05-2003, 10:10 AM

Haha, bring it.

06-01-2003, 04:38 AM	#1
rbohm Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: tucson,az/luray,va Posts: 243	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. __________________ define irony: a bunch of idiots on a plane, dancing to a song made famous, by a band who died in a plane crash. fordsix.com admin

06-01-2003, 02:49 PM	#3
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	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? __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

06-01-2003, 04:31 PM	#4
rbohm Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: tucson,az/luray,va Posts: 243	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. __________________ define irony: a bunch of idiots on a plane, dancing to a song made famous, by a band who died in a plane crash. fordsix.com admin

06-03-2003, 09:12 AM	#5
this is not cbring Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 380	i'd probably put the 283 in the pony, but it sounds like your decision has been made __________________ 2002 vw gti 1.8T

06-03-2003, 11:01 AM	#6
rbohm Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: tucson,az/luray,va Posts: 243	not really, that is why i am looking for opinions. __________________ define irony: a bunch of idiots on a plane, dancing to a song made famous, by a band who died in a plane crash. fordsix.com admin

06-01-2003, 02:22 PM	#2
Sicy Stang Sizzlin' Sicilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: California Posts: 502	The bigger one

06-03-2003, 12:38 PM	#7
Rice Hunter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The special place in your heart Posts: 388	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? __________________ Scott 453.9rwhp 387trq Lots of fun Convertible Penn State University Temple University School of Medicine (start August 27th )

06-03-2003, 01:11 PM	#8
rbohm Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: tucson,az/luray,va Posts: 243	the falcon has a 170 six, but i am looking to install either a 200 or 250, possibly turboed. __________________ define irony: a bunch of idiots on a plane, dancing to a song made famous, by a band who died in a plane crash. fordsix.com admin

06-03-2003, 02:03 PM	#9
Rice Hunter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The special place in your heart Posts: 388	That would kick butt, there is so much room in the hood! The 6 seems out of place! __________________ Scott 453.9rwhp 387trq Lots of fun Convertible Penn State University Temple University School of Medicine (start August 27th )

06-03-2003, 05:22 PM	#10
rbohm Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: tucson,az/luray,va Posts: 243	The 6 seems out of place! how so? __________________ define irony: a bunch of idiots on a plane, dancing to a song made famous, by a band who died in a plane crash. fordsix.com admin

06-03-2003, 06:03 PM	#12
rbohm Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: tucson,az/luray,va Posts: 243	quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by Sicy Stang The bigger one -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Size queen huh???? any response i would make to that would belong in smack house! __________________ define irony: a bunch of idiots on a plane, dancing to a song made famous, by a band who died in a plane crash. fordsix.com admin

06-05-2003, 07:11 AM	#14
rbohm Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: tucson,az/luray,va Posts: 243	beware the innocent looking six as it may cause your V8 to see god __________________ define irony: a bunch of idiots on a plane, dancing to a song made famous, by a band who died in a plane crash. fordsix.com admin

06-05-2003, 10:10 AM	#15
Rice Hunter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The special place in your heart Posts: 388	Haha, bring it. __________________ Scott 453.9rwhp 387trq Lots of fun Convertible Penn State University Temple University School of Medicine (start August 27th )

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