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  1. coupe33
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    I am in the middle of buying a 1957 Ford 2 door sedan. I am wondering what would be the best engine and auto transmission? I am looking at a FE 390 but not being a Ford guy what would go behind it for a transmission?
     
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    Four speed or t5 should be relatively easy. Several automatics like c6 also
     
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    C6 auto normally runs behind a 390.
     
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    Thanks for the reply's
     
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    C6 is a bolt in ,..very easy,... any T5 will be destroyed and short lived.
    Toploaders and if you want to go modern, TKO.... or the somewhat new TKX.
     
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    The later Cruise-o-matic is not a bad option either. I ran a few with the reliable 352.
     
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    While I am at it the best places for sheet metal stamping and up grades . I am looking at upgrading brakes suspension. Thanks again
     
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  10. coupe33
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    Well you sent me all the information I will need. I also signed up while I was there. Thanks a million!
     
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