Thread: Ford engine in a Chevy

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I'm rebuilding a 51 Chevy Sedan Delivery and after some thought have decided to put a Ford 302 engine in it. I got the engine cheap(which was a factor) but I would have spent the money on Chevy otherwise. Everybody I know that has a Chevy hot rod has a 350 in it. Everyone I know that has a Ford hot rod has...a Chevy 350 in it. I'm getting tired of the Chevy in Ford combo and the 350 in general. I need some input... let me have it...most of my friends have

Why not ? I had a freind who put a 302 in one of those little S-10 chevy blazer man that thing went like a bat out of you know what

Chevy small blocks are internally balanced, and mid-80's and older small blocks are not. This means the Chevy will run smoother and have longer bearing life than the Ford. Another good reason to go Chevy.

I'd say why not go with it. Back in 75 a buccy and I put a 390 FE Ford in a 72 impala Ken picked up real cheap cause the motor and trans were wasted. Toook a little work and an early FE 4x4 oil pan. Used pull into full service stations and ask the guy to check the oil.

You should have seen him. Hood read Impala and valve covers read Thunderbird. Drove gas stations crazy.

Ken used it to pull his camper.

Hello 76GMC1500
I just had this conversation with a customer and we talked about same concerns so thought it may be worth bring up. The + or - standard of each method may have tighter standards in some cases and that would make one better than the other. Just the method an engine is balance in terms of being internal or external does not change accuracy or affect bearing life. The fact an engine has been balanced only asks to what degree of accuracy or tolerance. If internal and external engines are balanced to same spec then they are equally balanced.
I think an internal balance is less likely to get out of spec due to outer inertia ring on balancer slipping on rubber ring or the flywheel being damaged and needing replacement. The down side of average internal balance is larger counterweights creating more windage in stock form. The cost of heavy metal or Mallory is high and requires machining to install if converting balance method. Removing weight to control balance is best but adding weight is often needed. The removal of weight is also best so reciprocating weight is reduced and part of a performance mod anyway.

Yeah, why not a Ford in a chebby?? I see vettestr allready did the correction on balancing Ford engines, so I won't bother. Hey, it's your car, and if you prefer the Ford, then put it in there. Personally, if I had my way everything I build would have Blue Oval Power!!!!!

Anyone every do one of those projects where the get in price was cheap, but by the time you did all the modifications to make your low cost buy fit/work, you ended up with a higher cost end result in both time and money?

I would consider the entire drive train package, eng/trans/rear. If that was a low miles, ready to go deal (like a rolled car) them I think any brand is fair game. But my first choice would be to keep any car brand specific.

Paul

OK what I meant to say is that he may be "ON" something

OK what I meant to say is that he may be "ON" something

hell yea! Do it! I'm sick of seeing chevy power dominating the streets and car shows.

Why Not? I was going to put a ford flattie in my 37 chevy and I'm still thinking about it.

I have to agree with BOB, unless you are nabbing a cheap donor and doing the work yourself. I happen to be replacing my 54 Plydo drivetrain with all Ferd eqipment. ONLY because it was the most cost effective/upgrade within my building abbilities. Otherwise it would have been a Cheby transplant. Plus the lug pattern matches thats my one thread of relativity haha.

It's all good, just remember it comes down to counting the cost, not just $.

Ferd in a Chebbie???????? Good thing Wednesday is my therapy night. He hE hE




We can expect this kinda' talk from Dave ............. but now it's gettin' way to pervasive . He HE He
I'd say add to the pole ........... "BIG BLOCK" Chevy .................

PROZ, I knew you need therapy!!!!!!