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brit2514 · Joined: 21 Feb 2007 Posts: 18

i have just bought a ford v8 from a 1958 galaxie/fairlaine

would this be able to be fitted in a 924

it is a 292 ci with 205bhp (back in 58 of course)

what problems would i have if it would fit?

colin · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 103 Location: iowa, US

the only problem i see is well...everything
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Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

I agree. . .and then there's that other thing.
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fiat22turbo · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 4040 Location: Portland, OR

Well, here's some info on the Engine:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Y-block_engine

It is called a Y-block and here is another page about them:

http://www.bacomatic.org/~dw/fordv8/yblock/yblock.htm

Here is a site with some hop-up and performance parts:

http://www.ford-y-block.com/

I'd think you might want to go with a slightly newer V8 with more aftermarket support. That 292 would be great in a hotrod or a rat rod project. Some problems is what bellhousing would you use? Flywheel? Clutch? Motor mounts? Granted these are the same for a 5.0L Ford but the difference is that the 5.0L has a lot more options ready to go while the Y-block might need some parts searched out or custom made from scratch.

Not an impossible project but it may not be a worthwhile investment of your time.

Good luck,
Stefan