Ok wonderful people if you had your choice (you GM folks be nice) which engine would you use as I have both under the bench and it is getting close to putting it in.
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RE: 351W or 390
by edcroozer
Posted: 07/31/2003 13:34 EST
Being a GM guy, I would leave the engines holding up your work bench. ..lol. I think the 351 would be the better choice because of parts avaiability.
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RE: 351W or 390
by Grumpy
Posted: 07/31/2003 14:43 EST
Also being a GM guy I think he should go with a 514ci if you wants to compete with the GM guys... I can't believe I said that..Lol....
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Grumpy
If it's been done don't do it!!
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RE: 351W or 390
by Slammin
Posted: 07/31/2003 15:01 EST
2 words....boat anchor! Them Blue Oval mills are good for somethin'! lol...This oughta get a Chevy vs. Ford brawl started..
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RE: 351W or 390
by rumrumm
Posted: 07/31/2003 16:23 EST
I agree with Ed. The 351 not only has better parts availability, it is much later technology and should be a far more superior engine.
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Lynn
'32 3W
Therapy helps, but screaming obscenities is cheaper.
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RE: 351W or 390
by JimmyG
Posted: 07/31/2003 16:58 EST
Yup I just knew this question would start a war. One more question if anyone has a 41 ford what should the axles be cut to??
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RE: 351W or 390
by Slammin
Posted: 07/31/2003 17:06 EST
We're just kiddin around, boss! As previously said, 351's are the best when it comes to parts availability. Go for it..
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RE: 351W or 390
by JimmyG
Posted: 07/31/2003 17:23 EST
Ya I know but hey what would you rather have blue or allis chalmers orange?? Hey have a great weekend I will in fact just spent the day grubbing around in a real junk yard here in the back woods of wisconsin wow what a day found all kinds of treasures.
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RE: 351W or 390
by bowtie36mc
Posted: 07/31/2003 17:21 EST
Yup this chevy man will have to agree with Ed and Lynn 351 or bust in your case! The aftermarket parts that you can find will blow your mind and some chevys! RLMAO now!
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RE: 351W or 390
by HOTRODSRJ
Posted: 07/31/2003 23:27 EST
I just got thru doing a 302 in a 70 Mustang and I liked the results, so I would stick with the 351. Edelbrock RPM heads, roller rockers, yadda yadda yadda.... 345hp on the dyno. Costs were compro to a chevy. The only thing I did not like about the Ford is the water pump debacle. But, the new fangled 140 amp internal fan chrome alternator with the March pulleys look awesome! I would look at them for your application.
Besides...what is the difference in weight...you will be able to make as much power with the 351 with the technology that is available like the guys say!
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