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rotorwrench · 11-02-2013, 08:21 AM

If your time is worth a lot to you, I would find someone to rebuild the early 85HP block you have even if it requires a re-babbitt job. A 36 LB block is a good second choice for the replaceable main bearings. All other options will take more time and modification. A Ford small block V8 is a long motor that may require cutting the firewall to get a fit plus all the other mods to make the engine/transmission/rear axle fit. Even the 8BA family of engines will require mods to make one work. The more original the car is the more valuable it will be.

11-02-2013, 08:21 AM	#12
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,440	Re: Back from hiatus, looking for input, again If your time is worth a lot to you, I would find someone to rebuild the early 85HP block you have even if it requires a re-babbitt job. A 36 LB block is a good second choice for the replaceable main bearings. All other options will take more time and modification. A Ford small block V8 is a long motor that may require cutting the firewall to get a fit plus all the other mods to make the engine/transmission/rear axle fit. Even the 8BA family of engines will require mods to make one work. The more original the car is the more valuable it will be.