Ok let me chime in again, this time for real. I really loath hot rod fords with non ford engines, just slightly more than a non original type engine. Old ford rods had flat heads, they should be used. I am old school like that. But exotic builds, if tastefully done can be nice. Now having used a strong emotional word like that, I need to quantify my meaning.
When I "see" a car, I am the veiwer. Thus I judge a car and its owner as such. I take points of for that stuff, cause its cliche. That is most people do it. Would I talk down to, or treat the owner with disrespect because of it, no I would not.
Another item to say is I do not drive that car, nor did I build it. Everything is done for a reason, I do not know that reason. Would I do it differently, yes i would.
Now having said that, I was never a real fan of the "W" block of ford engines. Thats why I chose the MK2 kit. Its gotta be a FE for me. If you need to know why, cause I can, and I want 900hp, or a little less in mine.
If I had to pick between a 350 chevy and a W block, id go with a 351. I think keeping the sizes even makes a better comparison. Both engines have thier merits and are versatile. Now if you want to go with a turbo diesel, that would be cool.
So Martin, I think the Ford will suit you better. But thats my opinion. As for people claiming a loss in resale value. That point seems silly to me. I dont think you have embarked on this mission just to sell it at a later date. So resale vales in this case is a null point. Bottom line, wether I like it or not, its your car, and you have to drive it.
If you want to know why, check the sig
[ March 23, 2002: Message edited by: GT40 MKII ]
