Thread: 1955 Ford engine swap

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Originally Posted by dkmachine

I have a 1955 Ford Customline with the original engine. I want to update it with a new engine. What would fit in best? Ford 302, Checy 350 or what??? I know I have to be careful of the oil pump location front or back and the steering. Any Sugestions????
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302 or 351 should be a breeze to fit - my mate has a 460 in his and it wasn't TOO much of a problem, he's had it in the car for years (like 30+) and does a few miles in it.
So a 302 would be dead-easy to fit and not to hard on gas if your car originally came with an automatic trans. (The autos had a better ratio for keeping the revs down)