adam f
Well-known member
Trying to plan out an engine for my 52 F1 build.
Here are 3 choices I've come up with. Tell me what you guys think is the best bang for the buck. I plan on spending no more than $600 on an engine. I don't want to have to do a rebuild.
96-99 Chevy Vortec 5.7. 255 HP and 330 ft·lbf TQ. I've driven and few and they seem like a nice powerful motor. Easy to find in junkyards. I would probably put a carb on it. Edlebrock intake. Cam. I could get good gas mileage too.
69-71 Lincoln 460. 365hp 500 something tq. Harder to find. Might need rebuilt. But BIG AND POWERFULL.
Chevy 454. Not sure of years or power.
What do you think? I want to go fast, cheap, and reliable.
Here are 3 choices I've come up with. Tell me what you guys think is the best bang for the buck. I plan on spending no more than $600 on an engine. I don't want to have to do a rebuild.
96-99 Chevy Vortec 5.7. 255 HP and 330 ft·lbf TQ. I've driven and few and they seem like a nice powerful motor. Easy to find in junkyards. I would probably put a carb on it. Edlebrock intake. Cam. I could get good gas mileage too.
69-71 Lincoln 460. 365hp 500 something tq. Harder to find. Might need rebuilt. But BIG AND POWERFULL.
Chevy 454. Not sure of years or power.
What do you think? I want to go fast, cheap, and reliable.