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This is a discussion on '64 with a v10? within the Flair Birds [1964-1966] forums, part of the Thunderbird Model Years category; I just bought a '64 tbird from a family friend this past weekend. it needs a new engine, so i ...
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'64 with a v10?
I just bought a '64 tbird from a family friend this past weekend. it needs a new engine, so i was thinking, why not put a v10 from the e/f350 van/truck? I would like to know what the community here would think about this monster.
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yeah and no...
I love the idea of being original, and thats a cool out side the box idea, but the 390 fe is an amazing engine, thats why u dont see many swaps in these cars. The 390 is enough to push these cars around nicely in stock form and will light the tires on command and if that aint enough there arre plenty of aftermarket perfromance parts for the fe engine series. And just remember fear begins with FE!
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390?
Um, the engine it came with was a 429. It's not running at the moment, so I was looking into a swap because I'm hesitant about tearing it down (I'm a body man and i don't know much about the inner workings, plus I'm afraid i won't put it back together right). I figure starting from scratch is a great way to learn. I want something newer, fuel injected, makes a reasonable amount of power, and isn't too expensive. (the engine/trans goes for less than 2k on ebay) I still have to restore the exterior/interior.
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Not original...
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I made 2 mistakes when I first posted this, first: the car is a 66. Second: the engine it came with was a 428. i don't have access to the original engine, (2 owners back it was removed with the trans, still running, and transfered to a mustang and the owner sold the mustang as an "original 428 cobra" to someone in michigan? I don't know for sure who bought it off ebay, but I bet they are pissed.) anyway, the car is being restored, (lots of rust to repair) and i still don't have an engine.
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