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03-29-2005, 02:51 PM

I am in the process of restoring a 55 Ford, 2 door Fairlane. It has a 272 Y-Block. I would like to put a late model engine and automatic transmission. I would like something that looks sharp and has reasonable amount of power. I would like something as close as possible bolt in. Give me some ideas. Thanks

03-29-2005, 03:29 PM

302 or 351 is the usual swap. The 351 is a tight fit but it will go in. Suggest you post this on the Late V8 forum (top right of opening page). Lot's more discussions re: this over there. Also check the archives at the top of the Late V8 openeing page. Good luck!

03-29-2005, 09:13 PM

check front cross member these rotted out on a lot of them. major job if you find out after the motors in. has to come out again. cant be done with motor in the car. ken ct.

03-30-2005, 04:07 AM

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Not trying to perpetuate a non-Flathead thread but won't most or all Ford FE's bolt in anyplace a Y-Block originally sat?

03-29-2005, 02:51 PM	#1
Guest Posts: n/a	55 Ford Restoration I am in the process of restoring a 55 Ford, 2 door Fairlane. It has a 272 Y-Block. I would like to put a late model engine and automatic transmission. I would like something that looks sharp and has reasonable amount of power. I would like something as close as possible bolt in. Give me some ideas. Thanks

03-29-2005, 03:29 PM	#2
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 55 Ford Restoration 302 or 351 is the usual swap. The 351 is a tight fit but it will go in. Suggest you post this on the Late V8 forum (top right of opening page). Lot's more discussions re: this over there. Also check the archives at the top of the Late V8 openeing page. Good luck!

03-29-2005, 09:13 PM	#3
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 55 Ford Restoration check front cross member these rotted out on a lot of them. major job if you find out after the motors in. has to come out again. cant be done with motor in the car. ken ct.

03-30-2005, 04:07 AM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 55 Ford Restoration Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Not trying to perpetuate a non-Flathead thread but won't most or all Ford FE's bolt in anyplace a Y-Block originally sat?