Yes. Most everybody uses the Mustang motors because they are HO motors. Basically the difference is cam, heads, and intake.

So it kind of depends on your personal philosophy.

One way to look at it would be: put the motor in, get the car debugged and reliably drivable, then build/buy your real motor of choice and swap them on a weekend. With the lift and a suitable rollaround table, you can drop the engine/trans in just a few hours. Most all of the hard parts that you will need to buy or build for the initial install will transfer over to the new motor.

I did this a few years ago with a 1993 Tbird rated at 220 hp from the factory, with 173000 miles, thinking it would last long enough to get it sorted out, then it would die and I would swap it for a 347. It's still running, just won't die. It's not an LS whatever, but I really like the sound, and I've got the 347 parts slowly coming together.

Mike

 

And that alone is reason enough to build a Ford!

 

Mike's engine sounds better than almost any LS!

 

I'm a Ford at heart, and have always hated the Chevy Industry.

 

Thanks for all the information guys/girls I Imagine I'll be asking a whole lot more. As well I'll try to keep my build updated on a regular basis. Please check out the build thread and feel free to give me any pointers along the way.

 

Well now one of those guys are you. Allrightly then bring on the smack!

No problem build your Ford then meet me at the track and I'll make my hated Chevy disappear for you!