What Original Engine Did/Do you Run? ?POLL?

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by CentralValleyComet, Feb 16, 2012.

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What Did or Do you run ???

  1. 144 - 2.4 - 6

    1 vote(s)
    1.0%

  2. 170 - 2.8 - 6

    4 vote(s)
    4.0%

  3. 200 - 3.3 - 6

    25 vote(s)
    25.0%

  4. 250 - 4.1 - 6

    20 vote(s)
    20.0%

  5. 260 - 4.3 - 8

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  6. 289 - 4.7 - 8

    5 vote(s)
    5.0%

  7. 302 - 4.9 - 8

    54 vote(s)
    54.0%

  8. 351 - 5.8 - 8

    6 vote(s)
    6.0%

  9. 390 - 6.4 - 8

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  10. 428 - 7.0 - 8

    1 vote(s)
    1.0%
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  1. 1Crazy1

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    MY maverick has original 200ci straight 6 c4 trans
     
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    I'll answer the poll question specifically to the generally confusing way it was worded....

    I haven't, am not now or will be running the original engine in my Maverick.

    I'll will be running a mildly built 302

    Which definition of "original" did you mean?...

    "Original", as in the motor the car came with from the factory?....No.

    "Original" as in a "unique, one of a kind" engine?.....No, there were millions of 302's made.

    Were you referring specifically to Mavericks, or just any Ford?

    Mavericks never came "originally" equipped with 351's, 390's or 428's

    But a factory 428 Maverick would sure as hell be "one of a kind" original LOL

    :huh:​
     
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  3. pong

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    Mine is just a little 302 with compression bumped a bit and a 278 .498 cam. Who knows what will be in it later. FYI, in phx craigslist I saw a cool a$$ maverick claims to be running high 9's for 3500. You guys might want to give it a look. 351 stroked
     
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    man i didnt even know it was a 144 in a mav/comet wonder were they good engines
     
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    My started life with a 200 six with a 3 on the tree..........:clap:
     
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    I think the smallest engine put in Maverick/Comets were the 170's

    but I have to assume the poll isn't specifically referring to Mavericks and Comets, since, they never came "original" with 260's, 289's 351's 390's and 428's either, and since a couple of those engines went out of production before the Maverick was ever made

    Thus adding to the confusion from the wording of this poll. :huh:
     
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    289 v8 mexican block :)
     
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  8. mav1970

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    Maybe it's a south of the border only engine :)
     
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    Could someone answer a quick stupid question here. When we pulled the motor out of my 73 Comet and tore it down we noticed the block says "Mexico" on it. I know this was "common" or I have been told so at least.

    Is there anything special about the "Mexican" block from a Hi-Po stand point? Should I find another block to build up or is it still going to be safe to make a 347 with about a 150 shot on a plate and a fogger system set up for going down the track?

    Thanks,
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    Nice, very nice. I believe the mexican block is def the way to go. Much better block. I think it has a more nickel in it making it much stronger. I'd love to have a mexican block for my next engine:thumbs2:
     
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    Actually it doesn't have more nickel content but it does have beefier main caps.
     
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    :thumbs2:^^^
     
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    Original 302
     
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    still hard to believe someone maybe had a 144 in there car.. i didnt know they put lawnmower engine is cars..:rofl2:
     
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