Very cool car.
It'd sure be simpler, cheaper and lighter to run SBC and glide or TH in that. And it's not like it's really "Ford" since it came with an inline 4. Speaking of which, that would be an excellent base for a hopped up 22R, or a 22R with a turbo. (Or SR20DET) I know it's not old school, but this awesome car would be unique at any event built like that.
It'd sure be simpler, cheaper and lighter to run SBC and glide or TH in that. And it's not like it's really "Ford" since it came with an inline 4. Speaking of which, that would be an excellent base for a hopped up 22R, or a 22R with a turbo. (Or SR20DET) I know it's not old school, but this awesome car would be unique at any event built like that.
No! Save the remaining SVOs, not part them out! :thumbsup: The Merks should have had a Cosworth YB to begin with, or at least the option.
Everyone's talking about how heavy 351Cs are... the 2.3T Lima engine that SVOs, Merkurs, and Turbo Coupes have is within 10lbs of a roller 302 for weight. It's also an early '70s design and the head needs a lot of massaging to make it flow. That's assuming you find a turbo head that isn't cracked beyond repair.
CHI heads and intake would bring the Cleveland's weight down to 351W level. :smile:
Something I would like to play with is a 2.0L Zetec RWD conversion and hang a hairdryer on the exhaust. Duratecs and light and have a lot of potential too, but I keep hearing that the Zetec's skirted iron block is tougher. I even thought about putting one in my '68 Mustang, but I don't know that I could live with the exhaust note.
Are the Model T and Model A not really Fords?
Everyone's talking about how heavy 351Cs are... the 2.3T Lima engine that SVOs, Merkurs, and Turbo Coupes have is within 10lbs of a roller 302 for weight. It's also an early '70s design and the head needs a lot of massaging to make it flow. That's assuming you find a turbo head that isn't cracked beyond repair.
CHI heads and intake would bring the Cleveland's weight down to 351W level. :smile:
Something I would like to play with is a 2.0L Zetec RWD conversion and hang a hairdryer on the exhaust. Duratecs and light and have a lot of potential too, but I keep hearing that the Zetec's skirted iron block is tougher. I even thought about putting one in my '68 Mustang, but I don't know that I could live with the exhaust note.
Are the Model T and Model A not really Fords?
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