help me pick an engine
02-06-2007, 06:00 AM
#11
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RE: help me pick an engine
i think someone on here either works there or bought something on there before. hope they will see this thread and give some input. im not necessarily saying to get that particular engine, but a 347 in general would be a good choice IMO.
02-06-2007, 08:06 AM
#12
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RE: help me pick an engine
if your going with the 347 id pick some bigger names. i would think someone here knows t and l but its a little early still. kinda wanna know your $ range. other wise id just say http://www.worldcastings.com/prods_pages/102035.htm
pricy but man-o-war
good stuff
pricy but man-o-war
good stuff
02-06-2007, 09:25 AM
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RE: help me pick an engine
347 or 331would be my pick. I like the 331's. If you are going to enjoy driving much, stay with the lighter engines. If you want a straight liner with a afterburner, go for a big block.I would pick the one with the best track record and will actually help if something fails.
02-06-2007, 10:54 AM
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RE: help me pick an engine
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jegs good and known brand. never heard of t and l but im sure someone here has.
i think what u should do tho is tell us what you have and what your gonna use it for. is this gonna be a dd (if it is id suggest not using an older mustang then for a daily driver.)? this gonna be a show car? drag? weekender?
really depends on what u want outta this. im assuming since your using small blocks its pre 67. but some more details would help
and to soaring: i know your asleep now but we need to really have to add to the faq section engine sizes and whats best for weekenders, drags, dd's, etc... i know youll say find info and send it too ya tho
jegs good and known brand. never heard of t and l but im sure someone here has.
i think what u should do tho is tell us what you have and what your gonna use it for. is this gonna be a dd (if it is id suggest not using an older mustang then for a daily driver.)? this gonna be a show car? drag? weekender?
really depends on what u want outta this. im assuming since your using small blocks its pre 67. but some more details would help
and to soaring: i know your asleep now but we need to really have to add to the faq section engine sizes and whats best for weekenders, drags, dd's, etc... i know youll say find info and send it too ya tho
02-06-2007, 12:51 PM
#16
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RE: help me pick an engine
anyone stop to think he already has a 289 in there which are awsome little motors for daily drivers. why not either rebuild what you have and get up to the 300-350 mark with it, or buy one already built with the HP your looking at wanting. that way you still have the original sized motor in there, it will rev up quick, have better gas milage, and still be fast as hell.
just my .02
just my .02
02-06-2007, 01:47 PM
#18
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RE: help me pick an engine
Buy a 5.0 Crate Motor from Jegs and pull that 289 and hang on to it. 289's are getting to be rare and they are awesome engines. You don't want to build it and blow it up. It's worth some money.
