Originally Posted by BKKSW

I have a never torn down 289.. still at the standard bore and the crank hasn't been turned (the tear down was today).. would any of this be useful?

I have a car with more power than I need and it's fun. But this car.. I want it to replicate the 66 I had with a Boss 302, top loader, and 9" with a locker. I remember that as the most fun driveable car of all time. (my time).. so I'd like to recreate it. I might be disappointed compared to more modern cars I've driven, but I'm okay with that risk. In the past I've had scores of 289's and 351's and nothing sounded or responded like that Boss 302.. It was stock but for long tubes and an Accel distributor. Building this car is something I've wanted to do for a long time.

Originally Posted by BKKSW

I have a chance to buy a 351w from a mid-80's Bronco for $250. Supposedly it was freshly rebuilt before the rusted out Bronco met it's demise from a rusted out frame. The engine turns over by hand and appears to build compression in all cylinders. As it sits it's complete minus a manifold and carb.. its a greasy lump.. Worth the $250 risk?