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Thank you for your responses Rapier and Pantera Someday. So much for that terrific idea I came up with. 5.7 L is what 351 c.i.d. equals. Is that truck motor pushrod or overhead cam. If it's pushrod, then I'm just going to rebuild my motor like Coz and 1973 UFO did their motors and get my education from them, being experienced in it already. I'm not so sure it's worth it to search around for an overhead cam engine to replace the 351-C. If all I can get is another 800 or 1,000 rpm at redline, then it's a lot of unknown variables to deal with for 15% or so more speed in each gear, but I like the idea of the extra speed and longer powerband. Not going to do a big block, there needs to be less weight in the rear of the car, not more. If I build my 351-C, I may spend the money for aluminum cylinder heads to knock 150 pounds off the back of the car. Intent on studying this engine subject in much detail prior to doing the project.

Pantera Someday: Thought about you while in Veags at the PCNC Track Event. At The Orleans Hotle, in the parking lot, there was a white GT5 conversion, which was very nicely done, one owner 27 years, many upgrades including aluminum 3V cylinder heads, for $29,500, at leas a baker's dozen dollars below what it coulda' fetched. Called him, it sold immediately, like an hour after he put his 3x5 notecard in the front windshield on Friday evening. If you want, e-mail me and I'll give you the seller's contact info, in the unlikely event the sale fell thru. ronaldcnormanATwmconnect.com

Thanks for your responses to my 'hunch' question about the Crown Vic engine. I'm disappointed. That just doesn't make sense, why the law enforcement engine is not up to historical police vehicle standards. Used to be those got the best stuff from the factory. Must be the 'low bid' process the government uses and the way the factory cuts costs to 'win' the contracts for 1,000's of vehicles sold to fleets every year. Thanks again for the informed answers. Pointed me back in the right direction again.