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Re: Engines - Ford vs GM
Bleau_in_Montana #442289 January 30th 2011 10:02 pm
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There were kits back in the day where you flipped the transaxle 180 degrees and a plate allowed you to bolt a SBC 350/400 Chev to it...was fairly simple and just need a sub frame to bolt the engine to..


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Re: Engines - Ford vs GM
wookee #442318 January 31st 2011 1:38 am
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Originally Posted by wookee

I am going to be Brutally honest with you.,,,,
I really DO NOT CARE how much or how many hours you spent researching about American made vans and engines.Even if you can decied on what drive line to use.Being located where you are will have a major out come on what it would cost you to build ANY type of project.Not have mechanical experience and having to depend on a paid wrench can really complicate things more than likely for the worse, money wise the out come of any of your proposed projects.

Sorry it is almost senseless trying to explane wich engine combo is better just for the simple fact that you just don't have the access to the wide variety of American made engines that we have over here......


Thanks for the honesty. I do wish I was in the US.... I would be trying to work on it myself too... I'm not a mechanic, but I am mechanically inclined and don't mind getting my hands dirty. I've done work on my Alfa like changing brakes, etc.... I'm also good with electronics and computers... so it would be easy for me to sort out the stuff I want in the back.

Originally Posted by wookee

Reading you posts you have went from building an A Team clone to a VW van with V8 power........WTF?????

Yeah!!! Thats a big change. After some time, I realized that the A-team van clone was great but has been done alot.... I switched from that to getting myself a Ford E-series "Explorer van". While completely unique to the roads over here, I realized that most people who have vans have a sofa/bed in the back and captain seats, etc.... Then had an idea.... Animated TV Van
No one has tried this and while it may be costly, it would be worth to have something that unique.... grin

Like I said, I'm almost sold on the Ford Racing engine, but I'm not sure on whether that is the best choice for it. Hence the research, etc.... mechanics over here suggest GM...
What say you????


Re: Engines - Ford vs GM
Knightjp #442323 January 31st 2011 3:07 am
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Wow I didn't even know there were vanners in the UAE. This is pretty cool. Wish I was there to build you a killer first gen with v8 power. It all depends on what YOU want. That's what vanning is all about... personal expression through our machines. Sounds like you've got the bankroll for the ultimate van, just need to be pointed in the right direction.

Re: Engines - Ford vs GM
kookykrispy #442324 January 31st 2011 3:37 am
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I guarantee you, I'm not a rich guy. Just someone who loves vans... LOL.

Re: Engines - Ford vs GM
Knightjp #442334 January 31st 2011 7:18 am
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I'll put in a vote for the GM 350. It's a good "all around" engine. Parts are fairly inexpensive and plentiful.


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Re: Engines - Ford vs GM
NateB #442339 January 31st 2011 7:57 am
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OK... From the posts so far, I've gathered that a majority of suggestions to use a Chevy 350 small-block are solely based on the fact that of its simplicity in design, ease in obtaining parts and abundance in number making it easy to obtain.
From what I've read, the small-block 350 is an old engine. I would rather prefer to go in for an LS if that is the case.

But are the above the only known reasons that separates the GM engines from the Ford blocks?????
What advantages would a Ford engine have over the GM blocks??

Don't get me wrong. I love GM engines. But I want to know all the facts.


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Re: Engines - Ford vs GM
Knightjp #442413 January 31st 2011 1:19 pm
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Simplicity beats Fix & repair on race day....found on road dead...
GM= great merchandice


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Re: Engines - Ford vs GM
frscke1 #442425 January 31st 2011 1:34 pm
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The reason there are so many Chev engines available is, its hard to part out Fords while they are still running down the roads.... angel


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Re: Engines - Ford vs GM
Doc 2% of Canada, EH!!!! #442448 January 31st 2011 2:03 pm
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Originally Posted by Doc 2% of Canada, EH!!!!
The reason there are so many Chev engines available is, its hard to part out Fords while they are still running down the roads.... angel


LOL!!! Nice one.... laugh

Wait are you serious???..... shocked
Ford engines last longer????
According to most people I spoke to, it was the opposite. One even challenged me to look into the street and count the number of 10 year old Fords to the number of Chevys as proof.
Of course there was the one or two and said otherwise......

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