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kreb
kreb GRM+ Memberand Dork
11/11/08 11:49 p.m.

I think that a 351 Windsor should go in there. A Cleveland would be too large and heavy. The weight penalty of a Iron SBC would be significant as well. It goes without saying that a LSX would be lovely, although it seems that the cheap ones are the first couple of production years - which had some problems from what I've heard, whilst 5.0 Furds are common as turds.

jrtech
jrtech New Reader
11/11/08 11:56 p.m.

Snug as a bug... 351 carbed FB

Skervey
Skervey
12/8/14 7:04 p.m.

This is a bit old but im thinking of doing a V8 swap in my 1988 FC. I want to stick with a carb setup either 302 or 350 with a 5 speed. Can anyone tell me if I can fit it under the stock hood? I hate to cut the aluminum hood and let everyone know a v8 lives under the hood.

kb58
kb58 Dork
12/8/14 7:56 p.m.
jrtech wrote: I appreciate the constructive input from those in the know...

You've walked into the Church of the Car and asked if this is a good idea? We're all enablers in the worst sense of the word.

wvumtnbkr
wvumtnbkr GRM+ Memberand Dork
12/8/14 8:27 p.m.

I has car and welder. Tell me how to make this happen too!

aussiesmg
aussiesmg MegaDork
12/8/14 10:13 p.m.

Like this

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/rx50-project/33672/page1/

Skervey
Skervey New Reader
12/16/14 4:21 p.m.

Sweet build aussiesmg makes me wish I had a FB hope my FC turns out like that one day...

weedburner
weedburner New Reader
12/16/14 6:33 p.m.

350 and 5 spd is easier to fit under the stock hood, as the Ford has a more forward engine position due to it's oil pump location vs the FC's steering rack.

wvumtnbkr
wvumtnbkr GRM+ Memberand Dork
12/16/14 9:54 p.m.

Yeah, but what 5 speed?

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