Gasser dilemma, and the Chevy-into-Ford debate

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  1. Bum's_Steer

    Bum's_Steer Member

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    I could get one of these.... Dummy-jection...fits over a 4-barrel intake and carb

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    But even these start at $1,200
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    not..."everyone"...:rolleyes:
    when you build a...Big Wheel Motorstand... what difference does it make what motor is on it...:huh:
     
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  3. Derek 5oComet

    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    I used to get all upset about the Chevy in Ford thing but I find now I couldnt care less. I think fixing cars for a living for so many years makes you numb to brand loyalty. An engine is an engine in my books. Run whatever you can get a hold of and can afford. Then drive the crap out of it.
    Hell if it fit Id stuff a new Hemi in mine if my 5.0 blew up. Its easy and cheap for me to get a hold of.
     
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  5. Derek 5oComet

    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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  6. YellowStangDuan

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    You can make BBC headers fit a 460....
     
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  7. Derek 5oComet

    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    If im not mistaken the port spacing is very close.
     
    Derek 5oComet, May 7, 2012
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  9. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    I just always figured that the Chevy guys always ran Chevy motors! They just never could find a good looking Chevy body to put their motor into! Guess I don't blame em too much. But I do the same as somebody that else posted...I walk right past them at the shows. Don't excite me one bit!
     
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    Yup, with a Ford, you don't need a Good Wrench.
     
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  11. Streetdeacon

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    I like it. Now I just need to remember it I don't like putting a chev in a ford because too many people are doing it. I like doing things different than the croud. I drive a maverick, not a camaro or nova. I say go with the 460. Lots of torque and noise. :yahoo::tiphat:
     
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  12. Joe Dirt

    Joe Dirt BBF life

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    Do it

    Axle cars are badas*

    Put a mopar in it!
     
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    when you build a Ford motor it belongs in a Ford.
    when you step into the aftermarket world, you are getting the parts from the same company that makes the GM, Mopar,ETC,ETC...:huh:
    you choose to have....better block, heads, cam, intake,carb, dist, rod/main bearings, crank, rods, valves, lifters, waterpump, timming gears, oil pump, fuel pump, coil, oil pan, ETC, ETC...


    none of these are built with stock Ford specs... :tiphat:



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    I always wanted a 72 Vette and put a big block FORD in it. Just to pi$$ off the chevy guys..:rofl2:
     
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  15. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    I hear ya! LOL
    I took pics of a 55 Chevy last October with a BBF in it at a car show. You could see the haters everywhere!!! :rofl2:
     
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