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Old June 13th 06, 12:32 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
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Haven't made a purchase yet, just trying to do some homework before I
jump all the way in. Which engine would you prefer from this era of
Mustangs (1970-1973). Keeping in mind that
I value

1.reliability and then
2. mpg

Right now I'm just learning basic repair and want something that has
potential to be a daily driver and not hurt the wallet to bad. I have a
feeling I'll lean more to a powerful setup eventually, but for now tis
is what I'm in the market for. Thanks for any advice.

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Old June 13th 06, 01:31 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
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"Newpinguy" > wrote in message
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> Haven't made a purchase yet, just trying to do some homework before I
> jump all the way in. Which engine would you prefer from this era of
> Mustangs (1970-1973). Keeping in mind that
> I value
>
> 1.reliability and then
> 2. mpg
>
> Right now I'm just learning basic repair and want something that has
> potential to be a daily driver and not hurt the wallet to bad. I have a
> feeling I'll lean more to a powerful setup eventually, but for now tis
> is what I'm in the market for. Thanks for any advice.


Easiest answer on the planet. The 302. They made the same block for ~35
years. There is no other American made engine that has the parts
swapability/availability other than possibly the Chevy 350. You can run a
carb, multiple types of fuel injection, forced induction,
hydraulic/roller/solid lifters. I can't count how many different aftermarket
heads are made for this beast, besides all the different factory heads. Same
goes for intakes, headers, etc. The same can ALMOST be said for the 351W,
but because of the dimensional differences there isn't the same swapability.
almost, but not quite.
--
Scott W.
'68 Ranchero 500 302
'69 Mustang Sportsroof 351W
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Old June 13th 06, 01:47 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
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Newpinguy wrote:
> Haven't made a purchase yet, just trying to do some homework before I
> jump all the way in. Which engine would you prefer from this era of
> Mustangs (1970-1973). Keeping in mind that
> I value
>
> 1.reliability and then
> 2. mpg
>
> Right now I'm just learning basic repair and want something that has
> potential to be a daily driver and not hurt the wallet to bad. I have a
> feeling I'll lean more to a powerful setup eventually, but for now tis
> is what I'm in the market for. Thanks for any advice.
>

302W. Good torque, unlimited parts supplies, phenominal power potential,
outstanding aftermarket support. Build it right, and it will be a fun car that gets
20+ mpg.

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1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver
1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast.

 




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