i am starting an engine build for my 67 coupe. anyone have an old block thats in good shape they wanna get rid of? 302 or 351 let me know what u have!

thanks,

chris

 

I'd grab a 5.0 roller block out of a fox body, pickup, or lincoln. Some of those mid-to-late 80's 5.0 blocks used low-tension piston rings, so you might even find one that still has the cross-hatch marks on the cylinder walls

 

Where you at? I have a complete 302 and think I have a block from 65 too. Don't want to be shipping though, not worth it.

 

i live on long island, new york...yeah i hear to 5.0 blocks from the 80's aren't bad to use. any opinions?

 

I recommend those blocks because they're set up for use with a roller cam. It's easier to make more power without sacrificing driveability with a roller cam, and they're less hassle concerning break-in and maintenance due to current low-zinc oils. And like I said, some of those engines used low-tension piston rings that put very little wear on the cylinder walls, meaning that they usually require minimal boring.

 

don't be a p*ssy, use your 289 its a better motor anyways if your looking at 302's. now if you get a 351, thats another story.

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why would a roller 302 be any worse than a 289 my77stang??? its almost the same thing, the biggest difference is just the longer stroke... nothing wrong with getting something that is newer, set up for a roller cam, and super super easy to find... and i have a complete 302 sitting in my garage but i live in Florida so its not worth shipping, lol.

 

im not using my 289 bc i am driving the car while i am building a new motor for it on the side, and i think my 289 might be original so i am taking it out and putting it in the corner or my shed and calling it a day. i never knew that not using a 289 makes you a p*ssy...huh i guess im behind on the "forum trash talking" lingo

 

hey.. i have a 289

 

i never said anything bad about them, i like 289's im just looking for something bigger, my77stang says im a p*ssy for not using mine lol