WTF is a 352?

[Cooter]

I'd just build a little 347... keep it looking stock... the engine and the car!

[Jimbo]

Thanks guys. Still searchign and looking for that "perfect" engine to clean up and slap in my fairlane. If I knew for SURE it would fit without shock tower mods, different tranny, etc; Id put a 460 in it. So, I guess the next best thing is 351, 352,302...

What is wrong with the current engine?

[Rustang]

In the early 80's a friend had a 352 in a 67 long bed F150. Ran 9.50's in the 1/8. That's about the equivalent of a truck running 7.50's today. Not too shabby for it's time.

A 460 will fit your car very nice, but depending on what you plan to do, a 347 (like already recommended) will do fine and have lots of room, and not require semi-expensive installation (headers/mounts)

[Tannerm]

I'd just build a little 347... keep it looking stock... the engine and the car!

I dont want to turn this into a crazy mod car, but I want some more power... The current 289 + 3 spd column shift manual + 2.79 rear gears make it a dog.

-347- What is the overall cost of a mod like this? what is needed? I assume I can use my 289.

[Cooter]

347/T5/3.73's

don't touch the exterior of the car

that thing would be a blast with that combo and could look 100% stock

[Tannerm]

Is a T5 doable without having to convert my clutch linkage to a cable? HELL, if i could find a decent T5, and able to drop it in without moding ANYTHING; id be happy with that and my 289 for a while I bet.

[Cooter]

a 4cyl T5 can be had for about $75 and will act like a V8 T5 with 3.55's

do it!

[Jimbo]

Is a T5 doable without having to convert my clutch linkage to a cable? HELL, if i could find a decent T5, and able to drop it in without moding ANYTHING; id be happy with that and my 289 for a while I bet.

If yours is a column shift. you will have to cut the trans hump and add a shifter console of some sort.

If its just a cruiser and the engine is in decent shape, why not throw some exhaust, an intake, carb, heads, etc at it? That would definitely wake it up, and you could paint all the parts factory colors to hide them.

[broke again]

Is a T5 doable without having to convert my clutch linkage to a cable? HELL, if i could find a decent T5, and able to drop it in without moding ANYTHING; id be happy with that and my 289 for a while I bet.

why are you so against doing the cable conversion. the z bar set up sucked when it was new. much less 40 years later.

[Tannerm]

Oh im not 100% against, I just think its highway robbery at $259 (moderndriveline) for a damn cable conversion! Ill end up doing this anyways...

Jimbo - Well played man. I already have a Edelbrock dual plane intake, Holley 600cfm 4bbl, and exhaust. I need heads, and long tube headers and Ill be set! Keeping it stock looking would be a nice addition too .

[Falcongunner]

As I have advised you in the past a cable conversion is not available from anyone. Because of the configuration of the firewall the Mustang-Falcon kits will not work in the Fairlane. A good fabricator can make a cable clutch by slicing and dicing the firewall. I believe I mentioned one company that made headers for a Fairlane with Z bar. Just use the adapter for the T5, fab up a trans cross member, and enjoy the car.


Wayne in FW

[Texican]

I've got a 351w short block at our shop, pm me if you'd be interested or want details.