Thread: ford engine in 32 highboy

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I am considering building a 32 ford high boy. I would like to buy a full bracketed frame. Who is reasonably priced? I would also like to know if a 302 or 351 Ford engine will fit in a 32 coupe highboy as easily as 350 chevy will. If I use a ford engine will there be any modifications needed?

Jason

Think about it. A 4.6 Ford with a old (eight - one's) style FI system. Only electronic FI.

Put a CHEV in it!
paint it Matte,
Call it a RATROD.

just kiddin.

Most anything "can" fit. But of course some "fit" easier than others. I had a 351W in a 34 ford and could still close the bonnets. took some considerable cutting of the firewall. I now have a small block chev in a 30 ford, this was considerably easier. It almost seemed like the block was more "rounded" It seemed to clear things really well and make for a more enjoyable struggle. It could have just been that I planned alot better and made a whole lot more measurements with the chev.
I prefer the chev. That being said....A whole lot of people took notice of the little '351 whinger' under the bonnet, its almost like they had never seen one before....go figure.

Andy