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Jan 4, 2013 | 05:08 AM

gilletty

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Ford engine

hey guys, I am currently restoring a 1979 Ford crew cab short box, it currently has a 351m in it but I have a 390 motor as well, do yous think that the 390 would be a better motor than the 351 for this truck?

Jan 4, 2013 | 09:51 AM

hanky

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Depends on whether you want to keep it all stock and if you have enough room to fit the 390 without too much modification.

Jan 4, 2013 | 10:41 AM

Hayapower

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Along with Hanky's point on needed life support mods, would be local emmision testing and state requirements,, that may be a problem.. Certainly not a drop in swap. An RV cam wakes up the M fairly nice..