quote:Originally posted by Garvino:
If my rebuild on my 351C came apart I would seriously consider doing a conversion like Scott's ZO6 Pantera. I know this is probably blasphemy to the true Pantera purist but I have always have had a fondness for the Chevy motor.
With that said, I guess going with anything besides a 351C would be blasphemy to a true Pantera purist even if it was a Ford modular.
Yes, it seems blasphemy to consider, but there have been dozens of cars converted to modular and windsors, probably dozens converted to big blocks, and dozens converted to other engines like BMW, GM LS, Ford FE big blocks, etc.
I realize that the 351 Cleveland is a good 40-year-old motor, but technology keeps getting better. Plus, Ford hasn't made 351 Cleveland blocks in nearly 30 years, and they will probably continue to become scarcer.
On the other hand, the Coyote is designed for longevity, power, direct injection and turbocharging/supercharging. Ford sees the coyote powerplant as a long-term investment, which probably means 10 to 20 years of production.
I'm thinking that my son will want a little more modern engine when he inherits the car, but I've also realized that the engine may decrease the value at some future point.