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rotorwrench · 10-04-2019, 08:53 AM

Transmissions changed in 1951. The later transmissions have better gears than the earlier ones. To me, the Y-block engines belong in Y-block cars. Flatheads belong in flathead cars but that is my own person feeling on the subject.

Changing a powerplant for a more modern type requires substantial work and some yankee engineering. I'd want the best motor for the buck spent and that leads to the small block Ford in my book. A 351W would be a good choice for a heavy car.

10-04-2019, 08:53 AM	#23
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,440	Re: Replace Flathead with Y-Block? Transmissions changed in 1951. The later transmissions have better gears than the earlier ones. To me, the Y-block engines belong in Y-block cars. Flatheads belong in flathead cars but that is my own person feeling on the subject. Changing a powerplant for a more modern type requires substantial work and some yankee engineering. I'd want the best motor for the buck spent and that leads to the small block Ford in my book. A 351W would be a good choice for a heavy car.