A SBC looks better in a Highboy than a SBF

I really would like to put a 260 or 298 in a Highboy, but maybe it just me but, . . . . I think its the distributor Smack dab in the front of the engine that just doesn't flow.

 

289's look good but I too like the look of 265, 283 with stock Chevrolet script valve covers or finned alum better.

 

I kinda like my 289 Ford in my truck, because it is different.

 

Phooey.

 

Phooey X2!!! At least you won't fry your belly on a hot radiator when you set your timing or have issues with firewall clearance.

 

I think my Small Block Fords look just Fine!






And two of those have brought home BIG trophies from the Grand national Roadster Show, so someone else agrees!

 

Yeah! Less reliefing for the distributor, I like that. Turning the carb around that's a trip. ****, but overall it looks backwards to me even I love to looking at em in GT350s

 

Bah! SBC's are ugly!

 

i think a nailhead buick or a 303 olds , or 55 caddy mill would look better myself : )

 

For everyone's info a Ford in a Ford is the way God and Henry intended it to be. It's just like driving a manual ****** rather than an auto-tragic.

 

you need to have your head examined. Mouse Motors rule, 57 years and still going strong. Also voted #1 engine of all times in a recent poll.
Chevrolet U.S.A.-1

 

Am I the only one who thinks this thread is stupid?

 

No.

 

To each their own I suppose. Can't belive the flathead militia hasn't chimed in on this one yet.

 

you are kindly invited to go **** in your hat...

 

What does it matter, run whatever engine you want and don't worry about it. A SBC or the Flathead look best in open engine bays, either one would be a good choice.

CRUISER

 

They'll both get you down the road.
They'll both make most say WOW !
They both burn fuel and cost money!
No matter which engine you use some smart *** will tell you you should have used another brand.

 

Maybe less relieving for the distributer; but you got recess the two rear cyls
on a SBF.

 

put a hood on it.

 

agree'd!!!

 

Come on HEMI guys, here's your chance to stick up for yourselves!!!

 

Larry great answer. This from a guy driving fairmont to be cool.

 

hooray for ryan!!

 

I also think its stupid. I dont care what motor you run aslong as it aint a 4 banger outta a toyota or nissan or some foreign pos. Just my .02.

 

Thats funny **** right there!

 

LS is NOT , I REPEAT NOT, a SBC.

 

Yeah, but they're never next to a flathead powerd car - they're about 10 lengths ahead

and this really is a pretty stupid thread

 

I built a '29 and '48 Ford w/SBC's , they ran great but everybody hated the chevy in the Ford!!! We all know how many SBC are in Fords , but the average ford guy gets pissed. My '30 roadster has a 351 and so many guys tell me that it's the only way. Some guys even shake my hand.

 

Hemi's are Gods gift to the world!!!