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krollbj
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 08/08
Posted: 08/05/08
07:16 PM

I HAVE A 1954 F-100 THAT I PURCHASED WHEN I WAS 14, NOW 10 YEARS LATER AND A YOUNG FAMILY IAM FINALLY GOING TO START ON IT. NOW THE QUESTION IS WHAT ENGINE TO USE. IT HAS A 455 BUICK TH-400 IN IT THAT RUN GOOD. I HAVE A LATE MODEL ROLLER 302 AND AOD SITTING WAITING FOR SOMETHING. WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST CHOICE ??????????????? THANKS FOR ANY INPUT  


 
curtisfox
User | Posts: 143 | Joined: 05/08
Posted: 08/06/08
03:40 AM

With all the Hemies olds and buick engines showing up in cars and trucks. I would keep the the 455,the mounts are all set up. If you ran the 302 you would have to change mounts and all. Just find a 700R4 and put behind the 455 and about a 3:25 geared rear end even a 3:00 with the big block you would do good. That buick is a realy good motor and made for cruson and a lot more power then the 302.
Just make sure your suspension is up to snuff.  


 
mpayne
Administrator | Posts: 297 | Joined: 11/07
Posted: 08/11/08
09:17 AM

Sounds like keeping the buick engine would be the easiest thing to do.  


 
scrape
New User | Posts: 18 | Joined: 05/08
Posted: 09/06/08
06:51 PM

the guys r right, although it would sell easier being all ford down here.  


 
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