Thread: a 5.0 in a 50 ford

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A 5.0 in a '50 Ford sounds like a winner with a C4 or earlier mechanical AOD even with trans tunnel work. The diff will not survive long with the added horsepower of the 5.0 but an 8" would be fine (been there.....). There are about as many gear choices as OEM 9" units without the big bucks as most salvage yards keep crushing the 'little' ones to build even more Toyotas. (or think about a 351W/5.7 as another slightly more interesting build)

true i have thought about the 351. but i`m looking to get something cheaply i figured a 5.0 is in like a billion vehicles and i figured it would better suit me. i`m not looking to get crazy horse power from it. i`ll probably leave it stock depending on the condition of the motor i choose. to be honest i would rather keep the flathead in it but the money involved with getting it the way i would want it just is not justifiable. even on ebay everyone realizes what their junk is worth.

Just don't give the flathead away - the money situation sometimes loosens up as it has for me (married off the kids and sent them on their way ).

Also, there are a lot of 351W's available as well - one of mine, in running condition, thrown in the back of my truck, and with the 'good' D0OE heads cost me the grand sum of $10!!!

Just don't shortcut on the rest of the car for safety's sake and to get it done quick. The chassis is a tried and true ladder design plus fairly heavy duty.