47 pickup Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 Hi folks, the time has come to replace the flat head v8 in my 1947 Ford pickup and am looking for advice here. I need smooth running petrol injected motorway cruiser that will return good mileage with auto transmission with overdrive / 5-6 gear as the diff ratio is 4:1 Power in the region of 200 HP There is loads of space under the bonnet so clearance issues shouldn't be a problem. Other things on the list are power steering and brakes , so thinking maybe all from one donor vehicle .What would you suggest keeping things FORD of course. Thanks, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWL81P Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 such a good engine the flathead v8 and can make good power too. depends what you call good mpg, you can pick up a jag xjr v8 for sensible money with a rotten body. supercharged v8, 380 bhp. good gearbox with sport mode! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWL81P Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 nice looking pickup as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeb43 Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 snap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWL81P Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 eeb43 is that yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRodMatt Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 Have you asked on the rodsnsods forum? Plenty of hot rod and yank knowledge on there.Sent from my SM-A320FL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colr6 Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 54 minutes ago, eeb43 said: snap Could have given it a quick T cut before putting it up Mark...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWL81P Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 he outta sack his gardener! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colr6 Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 28 minutes ago, RWL81P said: he outta sack his gardener! See you know nowt about gardening, that the wild area brought in from the continent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWL81P Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 55 minutes ago, colr6 said: See you know nowt about gardening, that the wild area brought in from the continent i hope you weren't responsible for it, green fingered col Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP. Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Id say, flathead V8. Its a decent engine with good power and looks. Put a Holley sniper EFI kit on that intake and you've smooth modern cruiser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeb43 Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 12 hours ago, RWL81P said: eeb43 is that yours? yes! there is a rochdale on the back of it! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeb43 Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 11 hours ago, colr6 said: Could have given it a quick T cut before putting it up Mark...lol only just got near it to get it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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