- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
A built 351w with plenty of speed parts could easily double the factory horsepower that came with that car. That would be a fun build. Swapping in a big block would be a lot more work.
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- Thread starter Greg
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4x4_Welder
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Twin Falls, ID
The 400 it would have used had a small block pattern, they're getting hard to find.
I had a 70 Galaxie with the 300hp high compression 351w, and that thing could haul ass despite being a huge heavy car. If only the steering and brakes could have pretended to keep up with it.
TurboMinivan
Still plays with cars
- Location
- Lehi, UT
All of this.
Even though it wasn't a factory option, I bet a big block would fit in that huge engine bay. 460, anyone?
- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
Ford made that more difficult with their various motor mount and bellhousing combos as opposed to GM. The big block would be a big bonus, but be prepared for a lot of adapting and fab work to fit it.
4x4_Welder
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Twin Falls, ID
The Lincoln had a 460, so it'd just be a matter of sourcing those parts. Fords were like legos in this era.
- Location
- Vehicular limbo
No idea how true it is, but word from the guys in the Ford dealerships is that they're already replacing those Godzilla motors on the reg.Actually needs this, burnouts for distance
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- Location
- Vehicular limbo
Had a mid 80's Grand Marquis wagon with the 460. That was fun.
- Location
- Bountiful, land of rocks
I’ve heard same. Seems odd that they went back to old technology and they’re having issues
SLC97SR5
IDIesel
- Location
- Davis County
I googled around a bit and didn't see anything other than the ignition wire issue. What's the word?
SLC97SR5
IDIesel
- Location
- Davis County
I'd like to see a thread or hear some more about your experience. I've been interested in them for my next F350.
4x4_Welder
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Twin Falls, ID
During peak season I brought a few U-hauls in service, mostly V10s, but one of the new 7.3s. driven back to back, that thing has way more power and also a really thumpy exhaust note.
- Location
- Never Far From Nowhere
Spork
Tin Foil Hat Equipped
- Location
- Saratoga Springs, UT
My grandma had a green one like that, white leather interior. It was a cool car.
- Location
- Bountiful, land of rocks
Now you’re talking
- Location
- Sandy, Ut
Be still my heart 
Anyone wanna go halfsies?
Anyone wanna go halfsies?
Noahfecks
El Destructo!
- Location
- Glenwoody Springs, CO
- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
I drove by Soldier Creek yesterday on my way to Vernal. There must have been 25 of those in the parking lot next to the highway. All different shapes, colors, and configurations.
Jinx
when in doubt, upgrade!
- Location
- So Jordan, Utah
Be still my heart
Anyone wanna go halfsies?
this combined with the placement of Hickey's post about soldier creek,
I thought you boys were talking about the cougar...
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That's sweet... I would make it street legal and drive it around Moab...
Joking of course.
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