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Topic: BEST MUSTANG PRODUCTION MOTOR
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 4504
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 10-05-2002 12:29 PM
   
This is kinda an off-shoot of Alex`s post about " Rarest Mustang ". Which in your opinion , is the best Mustang production motor ever built and why. For me it is the 289 , I just like SB fords , easy to work on , easy to get parts for , you can get a good amount of horse & torque out of it , and , at high RPM`s it has the best sound 0f any other motor. Just my opinion , how about yours ?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
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posted 10-05-2002 12:34 PM
Small block would be the 289 HIPO 271 HP. None better ever. Strong, reliable and almost bullit proof, solid lifters, high winding and easy to maintain.Big block would be the 428 CJ for all the same reasons. More bang for the buck than any other BBF ever produced. Arguably the most forgiving high performance engine that ever came out of Detroit. Only the Mopar 440 375 HP (optomistic) Magnum comes close and that's a distant second. ------------------
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 4736
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 10-05-2002 12:49 PM
Staying true to my heart, my opinion is the best motor Ford ever made was the 1971 Boss 351. A 289 at 9k rpm has a wonderful sound, but to me, a 351C at 9k rpm has the best sound of all motors.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
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posted 10-05-2002 12:51 PM
Production motors don't go 9k Rob. 
Well, unless it's your dad's old 327 chebbie that is... 
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 1853
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 10-05-2002 05:50 PM
I've only heard one of them run in my Life but I'd have to say the 427 cammer. It was a record setter and nearly replaced the Hemi back in the days of the AFX wars. The one I heard was in Biloxi in a power boat. Very SWEET  next Fav would have to be a 429 SCJ, it was in a 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler, a buddy of mine in high school had. This huge car smoked every chevelle around the town I lived in. And it was bone stock. Im very partial to big blocks. No substitute for cubic inches.
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 975
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-06-2002 08:59 AM
For performance "Potential" I would have to say the Boss 429. Stock however it was way underdeveloped (wimpy cam and industion).
With a large stroker crank and a cam though it can crank out some power.
For the more common engines I would have to say the 351C 4V. Relative cheap and has stock heads that flow 286 CFM @ .700BTW Brandon the Boss '9 never had GT-40 heads. Maybe NASCAR or Can Am heads.
GT-40 heads (from SVO) are generally used the late model 5.0 cars.
Are you sure it was a Boss 429? Huge motor that looks kinda like a Chrysler Hemi.....
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Boss302
Gearhead Posts: 841
From: Coleman, Wisconsin
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 10-06-2002 09:48 AM
i'm going with the 302/5.0 (including Boss302's) but next to the 302/5.0, i LOVE 351's. both clevlands and windors. 351 just has a nice way of rolling of your tongue doesn't it?? ------------------
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1746
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 10-06-2002 10:21 AM
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Big block would be the 428 CJ for all the same reasons. More bang for the buck than any other BBF ever produced. Arguably the most forgiving high performance engine that ever came out of Detroit.
Hmmm, I've been hunting for some time for a 429CJ, but can lay my hands on a 428CJ right away. I thought the 429 was streets ahead a better performance engine. How does the 428 measure up against the 429? As I understand it, the 428 was a big car engine originally, while the 429 was race-bred.
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70boss302
Gearhead Posts: 176
From: Jeffersonville, NY USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 10-06-2002 06:22 PM
I really think the 428 was a great motor, but not the best........IMHO that honor belongs to the Boss302 engine. Bullet proof and pulls like a team of screaming Banshees! It is arguably the most potent and reliable Ford engine built. OK, flame suit on, but be gentle guys. LOL Bill
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 4736
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 10-06-2002 10:15 PM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Production motors don't go 9k Rob.
Sorry, I didnt realize there were still any stock motors left out there.  I still like the Boss 351, even in stock form.
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1235
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-07-2002 02:13 AM
Fastback68, although the 428 FE origionaly was put in Galaxie`s & T birds, before the CJ version made it`s way into Mustangs & Torino`s, the 429 debuted similarly. The 429 first came out in 68 in T birds, 460`s were never available in a performance version. Although the 429 CJ/SCJ was a potent combo, they were also installed in heavier vehicles.Having owned 5 original 428 CJ Mach 1`s & Fairlane "Cobra`s", as well as running a 428 in my race car, I`m a bit biased, but back in the mid 70`s-mid 80`s, the 429 CJ`s were rarly seen at the local dragstrips (out this way at least), & the few stock ones I seen on the street never beat my stock 428`s. However, my buddy`s 70 Torino GT, 429 CJ 4 speed was also 400 lbs heavier than my 70 428 4 speed Mach 1. The 429/460 does have huge potential, when modified, but then if you look at the NHRA Stock, S/S records, you will see several 428 cars holding records, but no 429`s. If you can find a 428 CJ engine for a decent price, buy it! A stock 428 Mustang will run mid 13`s no sweat, idle smoothly at 650 rpm in Drive, & is very reliable, unless you feel the need to use the big numbers on the tach. They respond very well to modifications, but are very good, docile performers in stock form. Of course changing plugs is a bit of a bit@h, but hey, no pain, no gain.------------------
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Dad Vishus
Gearhead Posts: 564
From: Moscow, Iowa, USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 10-07-2002 09:10 AM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Production motors don't go 9k Rob.
Well, unless it's your dad's old 327 chebbie that is...
Never claimed 9K, quite. I have to vote for the 351C. Best heads and small main journal crank. All ya gotta do is make em live!
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mustangzrule
Journeyman Posts: 87
From: Orion, MI
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 10-07-2002 09:22 AM
Personally I love the 351W for the parts interchange, strong internals and block, and all the goodness of the whole Windsor design.I have never run a BBF, so I probably am really missing out on a lot. I have run BBC and SBC engines, or at least ridden on cars with them, and for stock motors, they are okay, but a dime-a-dozen. Nothing "special" about them. Besides, the cars they come in are pretty plain. I'm a 'stang foo thru and thru. I think almost all Ford stock heads suck though. Can't breathe. Why make a block 30% stronger than the Chevy and leave the heads without the ability to breathe? Arrgh it bugs me. Anyway, it's Monday and I ramble.
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71RESTO
Gearhead Posts: 1288
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 10-08-2002 12:00 AM
Personally I (like kid & Dad vishus) love the 351C. I have been a fan of them for years and now that I have two cars with that engine in them, I like them even more.
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71 Fastback (his) under resto (351C-4V C6 auto)
73 Mach 1 (hers) (351CJ 4 speed)
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MrWesson22
Gearhead Posts: 1209
From: Dacula, GA
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 10-08-2002 08:09 AM
You can go 9K in a stock 289..... once.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-08-2002 11:27 AM
Nope, never happen. Valves will float first just like ANY hydraulic cammed engine INCLUDING a chebbie! ------------------
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Gearhead
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From: Vancouver Island, Great Wet North
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 10-09-2002 12:16 PM
My vote is for the 1969/70 Boss 302. 4-bolt mains, forged crank, and those awesome Cleveland heads. They are a bit weak on the bottom, but get them up to 3500 rpm and hang on... 7000 is there NOW (once that stupid rev limiter is removed ). The Boss 302s were laying down 1/4 mile times close to that of the big block cars of the day, even giving up 126 cubic inches of displacement. To top it off the cars handled better with the Boss 302s than the bigger engines as the front/rear weight distribution was far better.These engines were built with one purpose in mind... Trans Am racing series. Gotta love them. Too bad parts for them are so damn expensive these days.  ------------------
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Mach'ed Again
Journeyman Posts: 47
From: Kinsley, Kansas, USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 10-09-2002 08:06 PM
No doubt BBFs and the baby Boss are great motors, but for me, the best is the '69 351W. Good heads, lighter than any "c" motor, lots of potential if not abused too much.------------------
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mustangs68
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From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
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posted 10-09-2002 08:38 PM
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Boss302
Gearhead Posts: 841
From: Coleman, Wisconsin
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 10-09-2002 08:45 PM
my dad got my 5.0 screamin up to 7 grand while doin a burnout...on a wet road might i add. thats pretty close to 9k ------------------
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johnmustang
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From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
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posted 10-09-2002 08:59 PM
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Originally posted by Boss302:
my dad got my 5.0 screamin up to 7 grand while doin a burnout...on a wet road might i add. thats pretty close to 9k
The extra 2k you would need to make 9k , would have your dad rebuilding your motor or buying you a new one JOHN ------------------
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Gearhead
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posted 10-10-2002 02:04 PM
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Originally posted by Boss302:
my dad got my 5.0 screamin up to 7 grand while doin a burnout...on a wet road might i add. thats pretty close to 9k
I wouldn't be doing that too often or you are going to be looking for a new engine. A stock 5.0 that hasn't been balanced and has a lot of mileage on it should not be seeing those kinds of RPMs if you want it to live. Besides, a stock 5.0s power starts dropping off after 5500 rpm anyhow... after that you're just making more noise, not more power. Come to think of it, the 87-95 5.0s have a rev limiter that kicks in at about 6250 rpm, if I remember correctly. The stock tachs are notoriously inaccurate, so I doubt that your engine was actually turning 7000 rpm anyhow. The point is, 7000 rpm on a stock 5.0 motor is a no-no, all you will do is end up hurting the engine.
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Moneymaker
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posted 10-10-2002 05:45 PM
7 grand is close to 9 grand??
Remind me to make change for YOU sometime Boss. LOL ------------------
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