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DirkaDirka
07-31-2009, 04:43 PM
You guys seem extremely knowledgeble with Chevy motors. The question is what about Ford motors? If I decide to build a (now say it with me rabbit) mmmuuussstttt-aaannnggg I would want to put a Ford motor under the hood. To be more precise a DOHC V-8 5.4l from a Lincoln Navigator. Also around what cost am I looking at for a good motor to be built for me to put in?
fla1976
07-31-2009, 04:59 PM
Basically all wedge engines respond to the same changes. I would start with a solid bottom end. If it is a race motor, I'd go with forged pistons and after market rods. "H" beams for all out. Go with the best bolts you can afford. I'm pretty sure Lively will chime in as he is the resident Ford guy. A good set of heads and intake. Decide what you want from the engine and if you plan on power adders later. Twin turbo Stangs are pretty strong competitors. With a turbo you can make great power and still build a daily driver. I like pretty much any American V8 that is built right. As long as you like it, that's all that really matters. JMO
DirkaDirka
07-31-2009, 05:32 PM
Now can I get a lotnice amount of hp out of a DOHC if I go that route. Or would sticking with the traditional V-8 be better?
Tod74
07-31-2009, 06:40 PM
Lively will like you.
DirkaDirka
07-31-2009, 06:56 PM
Now Tod is that a good thing or a bad thing. :shock: :shock: Should I be scared??
russ67chevelle
07-31-2009, 09:06 PM
HAHAHA

NOTHIN LIKE OLD FASHONED OLD SCHOOL POWER!!!BBF STROKER MOTORS ARE GETTING SO COMMON,I THINK DOUG HERBERT IS SELLING A STROKER 528 FOR LIKE 7000 WITH ALUMINUM HEADS
Tod74
07-31-2009, 09:09 PM
Now Tod is that a good thing or a bad thing. :shock: :shock: Should I be scared??

He is the resident FORD MAN, although I'm sure he isn't the only one. Rumor has it,however, that there is a chevrolet currently being built in his garage, so he may have switched teams.
DirkaDirka
07-31-2009, 09:21 PM
NNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! he must not go over to the dark side!!!!
lively
08-01-2009, 09:26 AM
guys---it looks like it might be a 3/4 stroker chevy with full race valve covers installed :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: In a 91 S10 SHORTBED :shock: :shock: :oops: :oops: :shock:

also--IF YOU KNOW NOTHING AT ALL ABOUT THE OVERHEAD CAM FORDS THEN RUN AWAY FROM THEM!!!!!!!
BUILD A NICE STROKER SBF AND YOU WILL BE VERY HAPPY OR IF YOU WANT TO GO CRAZY :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: DO THE BIG CUBE ENGINE AND WASTE ALOT!!!! OF TIRES :lol: :lol: :lol:
DirkaDirka
08-01-2009, 09:44 AM
also--IF YOU KNOW NOTHING AT ALL ABOUT THE OVERHEAD CAM FORDS THEN RUN AWAY FROM THEM!!!!!!!


OK you say that like there is something wrong with them. From what I have heard they were run in the 1994-2004-05 mustang cobras as a 4.6l and the 5.4 was in the lincoln navigators. Also in 2003-04 they were supercharged in the cobras. I also seen a car that has a 6/71 blower on a 4.6l that is running the prostreet div. in a mercury maruader. I can easily build a sbf or bbf too. I already have a 351windsor i believe that is in an old 84 f-350 that I can build. it runs but Im having trouble keeping it running going down the road. Anyways, I think this is enough for right now.
Tod74
08-01-2009, 12:53 PM
also--IF YOU KNOW NOTHING AT ALL ABOUT THE OVERHEAD CAM FORDS THEN RUN AWAY FROM THEM!!!!!!!


OK you say that like there is something wrong with them. From what I have heard they were run in the 1994-2004-05 mustang cobras as a 4.6l and the 5.4 was in the lincoln navigators. Also in 2003-04 they were supercharged in the cobras. I also seen a car that has a 6/71 blower on a 4.6l that is running the prostreet div. in a mercury maruader. I can easily build a sbf or bbf too. I already have a 351windsor i believe that is in an old 84 f-350 that I can build. it runs but Im having trouble keeping it running going down the road. Anyways, I think this is enough for right now.

They are a pain in the but to work on. They are a zero clearance motor.I think that's what they call it. The chains are about a mile long and if you don't know what your doing you will get into piston to valve problems. I have only messed with one and that was brief. My nephew got his cams out of whack.I should rephrase...I THINK they are a pain in the butt to work on. Someone that knows what they are doing with them may think differently.
DirkaDirka
08-01-2009, 01:36 PM
Thats all I needed to know bout them. I guess I will be staying with the traditional V-8. Don't know if it will be a bb or a sb yet. All tho I got 2 sb at the house I can build. A 350 chevy and a 351w Ford
hollowayshotrods
08-01-2009, 02:33 PM
Thats all I needed to know bout them. I guess I will be staying with the traditional V-8. Don't know if it will be a bb or a sb yet. All tho I got 2 sb at the house I can build. A 350 chevy and a 351w Ford

Like that would be a hard decision to make :lol: :lol:
DirkaDirka
08-01-2009, 02:53 PM
So what you think Rudy? 351w in a nova or chevelle??
Tod74
08-01-2009, 03:35 PM
So what you think Rudy? 351w in a nova or chevelle??


Bight Your Tongue!! :x
MEMRACING62
08-01-2009, 03:40 PM
DIRKA YA GOT IT BACKWARDS. SB CHEVY IN A MUSTANG :) :) :)
DirkaDirka
08-01-2009, 03:43 PM
But I thought that is where the Mopars belong??
MEMRACING62
08-01-2009, 03:50 PM
MOPAR 1968 WILL LOVE TO HERE YA TALK LIKE THAT. :lol:
DirkaDirka
08-01-2009, 03:53 PM
At least I didnt say that the 350 would prolly be good in a Mopar. OOPS!!! I guess I just did? :oops:
russ67chevelle
08-01-2009, 05:59 PM
MY EYES HAVE SEEN LOTS OF CHEVY POWERPLANTS IN FORDS, BUT NOT HARDLY EVER A FORD MOTOR IN A GM......WONDERIN WHY...LOL

BUT ON A SERIOUS NOTE, IVE SEEN MAIL ORDER SHORTBLOCKS ON STROKER BBF MOTORS IN THE 2600 DOLLAR RANGE....
DirkaDirka
08-01-2009, 06:15 PM
Now as I am getting into building a car for the strip... What is better? A SB or a BB? As in easier to work on, parts availablity, Horsepower, ETC, ETC??
mopar1968
08-01-2009, 06:58 PM
I say throw them both in the trash and go with a ''MOPAR''


JUST MY TWO CENT'S WORTH''


http://www.racingjunk.com/profile/163312
Tod74
08-01-2009, 07:36 PM
You need a Mustang GT COP car with a 4 bolt main Corvette motor. The ultimate hot rod.
DirkaDirka
08-01-2009, 07:49 PM
I try to stay away from being inside a cop car. if I put a "Chevy" motor in a stang its gonna be a big one like a 572 maybe??
Tod74
08-01-2009, 08:16 PM
I try to stay away from being inside a cop car. if I put a "Chevy" motor in a stang its gonna be a big one like a 572 maybe??

:lol: I heard that! You and me both.
DirkaDirka
08-02-2009, 03:22 PM
OK question? Did chevy build a 302? Cuz I could have swore that they built a 305. I saw this and it got me wondering.


http://www.racingjunk.com/category/31/Stock_Super_Stock/post/1612793/302-Chevy-SS-DM-motor-and-trans-converter.html
99nhra3pro1
08-02-2009, 10:19 PM
Yes, The chevy 302 was used in the first couple years z28's. They were a strong runner. They also made a ton of 307's, & 305's, which were more of a basic transportation motor.
DirkaDirka
08-02-2009, 10:26 PM
Honestly I did not know that. when someone said that they had a 302 in their chevy i always took it that they had a 305 so it my bad. I guess you learn something new everyday
outlaw256
08-03-2009, 02:27 AM
yea they made the 302.mine was strong for a short while.blew the bottom end ALL over rt 19 in hanover park.second one i blew the bottom end ALL OVER rt19 in elgin,il. they either had a weak bottom end or i should have stayed off rt19!!chevy has made the 265,283 267.302.305,307 327.350,400 s.b.