292 v 312 Y bloock - differences

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Originally Posted by darrell

ebu 292 rods are a dime a dozen.anyone would be glad to trade a set for your 312 rods.

Plus some cash to you.
OR, there are a couple bare 312 blocks on ebay that you could build another 312 from.
There was a complete newer y-block engine and trans pulled from a '55 T-Bird listed there several weeks back, I'll send you a link to it. Price is decent but if it's still available it's in Austin TX. probably too far from where you are.

Get an estimate from a machine shop on what all the parts and machine work are going to co$t you on the block your friend gave you before you start. If the heads you have need work don't forget that too. The price may affect which way you finally decide to go.

Find and join a couple local car clubs with lots of 50's/60's Ford car owners and ask them if they have any leftover rods and engine stuff.
I'll bet they do, and they can help you figure out the best way to go cuz they've 'been where you are' before.