Thread: 41 ford coupe

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Originally Posted by Jeff B

You can make the 5.0/302 SBF shorter almost the same way you make an SBC shorter here is how and the proof is in pictures,scroll down to post# 5 sbf/short water pump/pulleys - THE H.A.M.B. Also advantages with a SBF: 80 lbs lighter than the SBC,2 1/2" narrower for better header to steering box clearance and the front mounted distributor provides better firewall clearance.

...and you'll be surprised how many comments you get from people when they see that you've invested the time & effort to keep it Ford powered. I can't tell you how many times I've heard, "Well I'm glad to see you made it Ford in Ford." Lots of people will give you their list of reasons for going SBC instead, but seeing an old Olds with a 4-4-2 engine, a Pontiac with a GTO Tri-Power, or a Buick with a Nailhead is just RIGHT. The other thing you'll hear is "...glad it's not another 350/350." There's easy and there's unique, and you're at the fork in the road . Of course I still want a classic old Chevy with a big ol' Ford engine in it just for some "payback".