 I decided to splurge and buy a turn key motor. I chose this from the Engine Factory. It's a Ford 351 with Edelbrock RPM heads, Edelbrock Endurashine Air Gap, 800 CFM Edelbrock Carb, 9.7:1 compression and a Comp Cam. It should put out a little more than 400 hp. |
 It's also dressed up with a March serpentine kit, chrome alternator, polished compressor and water pump. |
 One of the first test fits. |
 The Ford front oil pump would wind up causing all kinds of grief for me. |
 Also, the serpentine set and long snout water pump would cause problems later. |
 It it's worst case position it will still fit. It's just very high. |
 I think with a little work I can get the engine down. |
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 This view shows just how high it started out. Believe it or not, the engine fits under the hood with a couple of inches to spare. But this isn't where it's staying. |
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