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After tearing my 317 Lincoln y block down, I'm trying to find out if my car would lose a ton of value if I didn't keep the original engine. The block and heads are in good condition but it needs to be bored out and finding oversized pistons or the next size up, the 341 pistons is proving difficult. I was considering building a 302 or 351 and put it in but wanted to keep it original. Kinda thinking about all options at this point. Don't want a race car but dependable cruiser. I appreciate the advice
Brad
Sierra Vista Arizona
1954 Lincoln Capri
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Replacing an engine may make your car can make it more desirable in the long run. Your 4 door will never ever have the value of a hard top or convertible. Personally a 58-76 352 would be my choice even though they are not as prevalent as they once were a long with a cruise-o-matic. Parts are available much easier than your Lincoln. A 351 can be bought as a replacement but you need to know everything before you buy because of transmission fitment along with an oil pan and front accessories. A donor car always helps but you may not want that.. If your wanting to stay Lincoln, a 4.6 from late one or a Crown Vic along with all the computer parts would make a great swap. You sounds as if your looking for an option but we also need your skills and what your seeing as a dollar figure. Today there are GM LS engines and transmissions in everything including 60’s Continental’s here in SoCal that just leave their hood down. There are shops that specialize in putting them in and I’m sure Az has them too. Good luck
ps: you can buy 3 LS engines for $1700 and 2 with transmissions. I know a 4.6 equipped Lincoln or Crown Vic car would be 1700 running.
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Anyone who would put an LS engine in a Y block car should be banned from this site forever. Never install an engine from a brand x vehicle into a Ford. I would rather walk. This IS a Y-Block forum. Joe-JDC
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