View Poll Results: What Engine Would You Go With....?
Original 351w (Mcode 4V 290HP)
4
16.67%
Ford Racing 351w (400hp)
13
54.17%
For Racing Boss 302 (350 HP)
7
29.17%
Voters: 24. You may not vote on this poll
What Engine Would You Go With
Thread Starter
Mach 1 Member
Joined: October 20, 2004
Posts: 730
Likes: 0
From: Victoria Canada
What Engine Would You Go With
OK,
So the plates on the 69 vert run out tomorrow and the car will go into the shop for a lengthy resto. So here's the question....What engine would you go with? A Boss 302 convertible would be cool. The original engine is always good...oh the humanity...what to do !!???
1- Re-Build the Original 351w (4V - 290HP)
2- Put in a Ford Racing Crate 351w (400hp)
3- Put in a Ford Racing Crate Boss 302 (350 HP)
So the plates on the 69 vert run out tomorrow and the car will go into the shop for a lengthy resto. So here's the question....What engine would you go with? A Boss 302 convertible would be cool. The original engine is always good...oh the humanity...what to do !!???
1- Re-Build the Original 351w (4V - 290HP)
2- Put in a Ford Racing Crate 351w (400hp)
3- Put in a Ford Racing Crate Boss 302 (350 HP)
Last edited by flight96; Sep 9, 2008 at 05:17 PM.
legacy Tms Member
Joined: January 27, 2007
Posts: 4,617
Likes: 177
From: alerbamer
did anyone ever make a fiberglass lift off hardtop to adopt to the convertible body for the 69 ,.. i know kennyg has one for the 65 & 6 model .. what would the 69 look like .. and make it a boss or shelby .. all look good .. and keep the original engine .. just upgrade tp good aftermarket stuff
Last edited by HOSS429; Sep 10, 2008 at 05:21 AM.
Mach 1 Member
Joined: December 19, 2004
Posts: 618
Likes: 0
If the car is going through a true restoration I'd look at doing a 302 stroker and keep the original engine in the garage. If you aren't using the original engine currently then just go hog wild, but I would stick with the 302 base and keep externals stock looking. Modern 331/347s are more reliable and can produce more hp than you will want to use without significant auxiliary upgrades.
Team Mustang Source
Joined: February 3, 2004
Posts: 329
Likes: 2
From: Bama
If the car is going through a true restoration I'd look at doing a 302 stroker and keep the original engine in the garage. If you aren't using the original engine currently then just go hog wild, but I would stick with the 302 base and keep externals stock looking. Modern 331/347s are more reliable and can produce more hp than you will want to use without significant auxiliary upgrades.
Bullitt Member
Joined: July 29, 2005
Posts: 494
Likes: 1
From: Atlanta GA
Have you looked at the Ford Racing Boss 347 crate motor?
Thread Starter
Mach 1 Member
Joined: October 20, 2004
Posts: 730
Likes: 0
From: Victoria Canada
Im looking at this right now as well.(It fits into my budget) The good thing is I have some time before the engine goes in, but I still need to make a decision, both for my budget and for engine compartment design.
Last edited by flight96; Sep 11, 2008 at 03:34 PM.
I like that price on that much motor.
