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Re: Engines - Ford vs GM
Superbeast #443411 February 04th 2011 3:41 am
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Originally Posted by Superbeast
Well pretty much what everyone said above is true with all that talk about the gm 350 as far as cost goes, it's prolly the best deal going as far as performance and economy.

I have no doubt that what they say about the 350 is true. No doubt it has proven itself. Maybe the same can be said of the LS engines. 'Cos I want a modern engine with electronic fuel injection and timing chain, etc...

But what about Ford? Won't I be able to get the same kind of bang for my bucks?



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Re: Engines - Ford vs GM
Knightjp #443425 February 04th 2011 9:31 am
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If you want to go with a Ford then you would prolly be best using a 5.0 out of a newer mustang. Lots of stuff available for them.


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Re: Engines - Ford vs GM
Superbeast #443427 February 04th 2011 10:09 am
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quote=Superbeast]If you want to go with a Ford then you would prolly be best using a 5.0 out of a newer mustang. Lots of stuff available for them. [/quote]
yeah

I love my 5.0 "Mustang" up grades. super chip, big a$$ air in take etc.There is a ton of parts out there,but the same gos for Chevy.I would go with a 350 if I had a Chevy.



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Re: Engines - Ford vs GM
lukester #443439 February 04th 2011 11:50 am
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Originally Posted by lukester

I love my 5.0 "Mustang" up grades. super chip, big a$$ air in take etc.There is a ton of parts out there,but the same gos for Chevy.I would go with a 350 if I had a Chevy.


What would you go with if you had a VW???

Re: Engines - Ford vs GM
Knightjp #443441 February 04th 2011 12:25 pm
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I just saw the new Green Hornet movie. I was impressed to hear that they used a Chevy ZZ / 454 custom V8 for the engine. Being a Chrysler Imperial, I thought they'd use a Hemi engine. The noise of a Hemi would be awesome on a car like that.
But I now see that when someone thinks replacing the engine in a car, the first choice is always a Chevy (for the obvious reasons stated before lol).

Do Ford V8s and Hemi V8s have a reputation of being a hassle to sort out and everyone chooses Chevy V8s just for peace of mind???

Re: Engines - Ford vs GM
Knightjp #443444 February 04th 2011 12:46 pm
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Movies use what the producers are able to 'acquire'. If you saw a Bowtie on screen then the motors were donated by GM.

It is the rule of thumb, but not always the case, Can you imagine "The Italian Job" with Alfa's instead of Mini's? The producers opted to pay for Mini's even though a fleet of Alfa's were 'offered'.

Did you look at the link I posted? Do what Newman did. The ZF will solve a ton of problems.

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M_S #443468 February 04th 2011 2:08 pm
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The producers opted to pay for Mini's even though a fleet of Alfa's were 'offered'.

I'm glad they did. You cannot have the Italian Job without Minis... lol

Originally Posted by M_S
Movies use what the producers are able to 'acquire'. If you saw a Bowtie on screen then the motors were donated by GM.

Come to think of it all the other cars were GM ones... some old model Suburbans, etc... but GM cars nontheless.. perhaps thats why.

I'm guessing the only reason they used a Chrysler Imperial is because it was the original Green Hornet car and they wanted to keep the fans happy smile

Originally Posted by M_S
Did you look at the link I posted? Do what Newman did. The ZF will solve a ton of problems.


I didn't have time to look at it properly... but it was interesting to see the Ford 305 in that bug... I'm going to look at better now. What is the ZF????

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Knightjp #443472 February 04th 2011 3:09 pm
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Ford did not make a 305, that was a 351.

ZF is the company that make the transaxle.

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M_S #443474 February 04th 2011 3:21 pm
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Originally Posted by M_S
Ford did not make a 305, that was a 351.

Sorry...my bad. I mean't 302.. smile... But yeah I got through the article properly... that 351 motor looks awesome... laugh


Originally Posted by M_S
ZF is the company that make the transaxle.

Keep that in mind... smile

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