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05-09-2015 02:49 PM #1
What engine do I have?
I'm a long time lurker, but I think I may never have posted before.
I recently bought a '32 Ford roadster. SBC/TH350 combo. I need to find out what engine is in this so I can decide where to go with hop up parts. I assume this started life as a simple 290HP 350 ci engine, but that's a blind assumption. It's got a Victor Jr intake manifold with what I believe to be a 650 Holly 4bbl. Block hugger headers, 2 inch dual exhaust with Flowmasters. No crossover pipe. HEI ignition.
That's probably more intake manifold than I'd have picked, but I own it and it looks great. The motor feels and sounds fairly low compression to me, and the cam sounds stock, but again that's just a guess. The car runs fairly well, but any motor can push a 2000 lb car pretty well. I want to hot rod the engine but I need to know what I'm starting with.
Should I look for serial numbers? Do a compression test? Where do I start?
Thanks in advance...Last edited by ocezam; 05-09-2015 at 02:51 PM.
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