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Originally Posted by Funrover
I have seen a lot of RRC's done.....
If I recall the frame set up is the same....... Personally I wouldn't do it..... but I understand the $$$ aspect..... Y not go for a 305 instead of 289....same block!
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You mean a 283 (chev) is the same block as a 305 (also chev). 283 is a better engine, Besides, a 305 is only 110 to 160hp stock (At best, If I'm remembering right). The 283 is either 200hp or 235, not sure yet. I had considered a 327 (350hp) but I think it would be too much for the diffs. The options I have are:
350 chev. (O.k., but 327 is a better motor. I've built both).
327 chev. (My first choice, but maybe too much for diffs at 350hp, This particular motor is probably closer to 400+hp, out of an old corvette).
283 chev. (I don't like it as well as 327, but won't over-power the diffs).
312 ford. ( My favorite ford, but too old and hard to find parts for. It's currently in a boat).
302(5.0) ford. (My second choice, but it's out of a 96 mustang GT and might be too much).
289 ford. out of a 69 mustang. (Might be worth the trouble).
None of the engines, except the 312 are more than $500 and have similar miles and condition. Used rover engines are considerably more expensive unfortunately.
