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Jan 26, 2009 | 05:12 PM

#31

ABQstang89

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Joined: Dec 2008

Posts: 643

From: megan fox's dreams

Quote:

Originally Posted by my77stang

why do you newer model stang guys have no love for the older ford motors?

seriously a stroked 351w (408 or 427) would make insane power, fit well, and definitely be different.

*edit* and we're talking 5k for a 550-600hp motor which leaves 4k for install and other stuff, or a turbo/supercharger/blower for even more HP

I have thought alot about putting some older motors in my car. But it just seems like you have to go through a lot more difficulty and fabrication to make it work.

Jan 26, 2009 | 05:17 PM

#32

EagleStroker

5th Gear Member

Joined: Apr 2008

Posts: 2,377

From: Memphis

Quote:

Originally Posted by my77stang

i can see your point about emission laws, and that may be the case for him.

something about the modular motors just rubs me the wrong way though..... i dunno..... old school muscle will always rock

I'm in fact building a 408 for a '68 vert right now, us "newer model stang guys" like to push the limits of the new technology. Sure a 408 may be awesome and no one has put them into a S197 before, but it's been crammed in quite a few other things. It's more of a challenge for myself, can't speak for the others, but to each his own.