So I think I got the motor picked out.

Been talking to a bunch of builders. I have heard really good things about a guy named Kieth Craft out of Arkansas. I am pretty sure I am going with a 351w small block stroked to a 408. I can get about 525 hp/tq out of it. Which should be plenty on a 2500 lb car. The tranny is going to be a tremec TKO 600 5 speed.
I am actually looking forward to just getting back to old school motor and carb stuff. Should be nice and relaxing. Turbo's are great fun and I will miss AWD. But I can drive my wife's legacy if I get missing it too much

Now if the car will just sell lol.

Dan

 

fun fun fun

 

Ok I changed my mind lol I am going with the SB 427 it makes a little more power and it is on special right now.

 

a seat , 4 wheels, and all engine

 

i was gonna say 351 wasnt what we were talkin bout. you know you need atlest a 427 for your high torque cravings.

 

427 ftw!! :bowdown:

i think that is the perfect choice, how can one not think of the cobra and the 427. :bigthumb:

 

Proline Racing Engines in Woodstock, Steve Petty is the man.

He just cost alot of money.

 

Sucks you are going to be so far away. I would love to go for a ride when the new beast is done.

 

I am going with Keith craft out of arkansas. I will be in kansas by the time I get the motor anyway. He has a great reputation and is conscidered one of the best ford engine builders out there. Here is the link to the motor http://www.keithcraft.com/ads/index.html#Kirkham2
It will make about 580 hp to the crank which is PLENTY in one of these cars.

 

good enuff good luck

 

I was thinking 289 FTW....go for that full FIA replica.