Thread: looking to build a hot rod

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If you have no motor at this time and are financially able to buy the motor of your choice. Go with the big block. I was always taught, if you are going to do something stupid go all the way. Ive got a big block in my little 80 mustang, its my first experience with a big block after 25 years experince with small blocks. I am sold on the amazing torque and pure power and will never go back to a small block again. Oh ya, welcome aboard.

thanks man. i was thinking a 91 mustang gt with a 454 big block

Originally Posted by Nick08

thanks man. i was thinking a 91 mustang gt with a 454 big block

Hmmmm. Sounds like this might be your first build???? Might want to reconsider the chebbie engine in a Ford for a few different reasons. Nobody I've heard of makes motor mounts, headers, or a bunch of other parts that are going to be necessary to put the engine and transmission in there. If you were to put either a Windsor or a 460 Ford engine in the car, parts for the installation are available from a number of sources. If your intent on using the chebbie engine, then why not find a Camaro to put it in? Again, parts are available to do this and you won't have to be fabricating everything from scratch or worse yet, hiring someone to build the necessary parts.

Another reason, no resale... The Ford guys won't want it cuz of the chebbie engine, and the chebbie guys won't want it cuz of the Ford body. Eventually, all cars change hands and your tastes will change and you'll want to build something different. It's a lot easier to start the next project if you can sell the first one quickly....

I know a bunch of people will come up with the "build what you want" deal, which is a fine thing to do. Just hate to see you bury yourself in a project that may or may not be beyond your financial and fabricating abilities....