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Hi everyone. I am new to the group. I have been a car lover for as long as I can remember.
I have owned a 63 Fairlane for the last 13 years. I bought the car in high school and has served me very well, most of that time with a 5.0 HO.
There are things about the SBF that has always bothered me. Mostly the dumb timing chain cover/ water pump setup. The car has always used coolant no matter the motor (four 5.0 HOs). I have decided to take the plunge.
It started with a bellhousing from a 1989 Astro Van. That should allow me to use my Ford T5 behind a typical SBC. With some more work, I should be able to put it behind the 5.3l I just picked up via a 2000 Chevy truck.
The goal is a reliable setup with decent mileage. I may put a mild cam. I will use a car intake.
For some reason people think that 60s Fords are sacred. There are people that would be totally okay dumping a SBC into a 32 Ford that would think that putting one in a Mustang is sacrilegious. We can be an odd bunch. :-)
At the end of the day this is just a car and there are plenty left with Ford power. And really there is nothing that can be reversed with a welder and time.
Originally Posted by Tyler Lee Lee
I always thought the 63-64 Fairlane's were up there (T-Bolt); probably going to be a lot of hurt feelings with a LS in it.
For some reason people think that 60s Fords are sacred. There are people that would be totally okay dumping a SBC into a 32 Ford that would think that putting one in a Mustang is sacrilegious. We can be an odd bunch. :-)
At the end of the day this is just a car and there are plenty left with Ford power. And really there is nothing that can be reversed with a welder and time.
I don't know if it's the 60's as a whole; I was thinking because it was one they consider up on a pedestal. Like if you did a 65, I doubt many would care.
Guy I know has a LS turbo swap in his Falcon and nobody bats a eye at it.
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