Thread: 390 or 429?

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Question has to be, are you building yourself a car to cruize around in and enjoy, or building something with resale in mind after you've had your fun with it???

If resale is a consideration, then it's a no brainer to stick with the original engine.... The 63 1/2 Fords are rare enough, but with a date code correct FE and a properly done restoration, the value is going to be considerably more with the OEM parts than with the transplant.....

Thanks for all the replies, and yes Dave the Galaxie will be sold once it is complete. So I like your idea about being original. The car came with a 352, and I know I can change out the cam, intake manifold, and a 4bbl; which could give it some nice HP. So I could hang onto the 390 and the 429 I have, and possible put them in something else. Any ideas?

Originally Posted by CW126

Thanks for all the replies, and yes Dave the Galaxie will be sold once it is complete. So I like your idea about being original. The car came with a 352, and I know I can change out the cam, intake manifold, and a 4bbl; which could give it some nice HP. So I could hang onto the 390 and the 429 I have, and possible put them in something else. Any ideas?

Sounds like a good plan to me!!!! The Galaxies are becoming more popular all the time and bringing a decent price, too. The 352's won't win a lot of races, but being correct for the car will add a lot to the price for the collector crowd...... Easy for me to say, I can't leave anything stock!!!!!!!!!

I understand not keeping it correct. I have a 1970 Corvette in my garage the is anything but original.

techinspector1 thanks for the web page info. They have some good stuff on this site.

Originally Posted by CW126

techinspector1 thanks for the web page info. They have some good stuff on this site.

You're welcome.

Heck go for a 460! Just kidding I 'd stay stock with correct numbers and not worry too much about anything if you just fixing it up to sell.