V10 in a restomod?
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I personally don't see the point in doing a V10 swap. The HP/TQ numbers are really anemic for the effort involved. 310HP/425TQ are bested by a stock 390 4 bbl motor of 66-70 vintage. And just as easily outdone doing a stroker Windsor or Cleveland swap. Maybe doing a 3V V10 would you see more for the effort, I haven't seen the power output figures for these.
65ShelbyClone
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With that in mind, I guess you have to wonder why anyone would bother with a modular swap. A lot of work for really not a lot of payoff IMO.
However, I think a V10 would be cool in a bigger bodied car than a Mustang. Maybe a Torino or Galaxie......just too bad that the V10s have such a weird exhaust note.
However, I think a V10 would be cool in a bigger bodied car than a Mustang. Maybe a Torino or Galaxie......just too bad that the V10s have such a weird exhaust note.
Hack
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The HP numbers from the 60s are exaggerated and the newer HP numbers are with full accessories, catalytic converters and exhaust. Government regs on HP figures have really clamped down in the last 30 years. The V10 (especially the 3V) will make more power and have better fuel economy than a 390 - especially if EFI is retained. However, I don't see why you'd want to do this to a car either, because the engine is a little heavy. Now in a 60s Ford pickup, that would be really cool!
I'd like to put one of these in my '65, but I decided on an EFI 351W instead. The V10s are spendy and the earlier heads have somewhat fragile spark plug threads, I believe.
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golf4283
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I think the V10 would be awesome in a classic stang. I love the exhaust note. Nice and smooth with those extra 2 cylinders. I can see the point of building a v8 to match power as well but the V10 just has that WOW factor you get along with the customization. I say go for it and post some sound clips when it's done cuase it will sound great.
SadbutTrue
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With that in mind, I guess you have to wonder why anyone would bother with a modular swap. A lot of work for really not a lot of payoff IMO.
However, I think a V10 would be cool in a bigger bodied car than a Mustang. Maybe a Torino or Galaxie......just too bad that the V10s have such a weird exhaust note.
Doesn't make sense for 4.6L 2V or even 3V swaps, but when you're talking about 4V motors built for boost it starts to make sense.
A 4.6L 4V with the basics and a Kenne Bell can make 800 hp and still be (relatively) easy to drive on the street. Hard to do that with the vintage engines.
A single V10 swap would be cool for novelty, but no, it doesn't make sense otherwise
I would hate to change spark plugs on that LOL
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I wouldn't be so quick to downplay the 3V, considering that is the platform being used on all the 700hp Saleen cars and better yet, it is an aluminum block unlike the newer 4V engine which is Iron.
StangDreamin'
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Not as bad as you think. In the "close-up", look between the valvecovers and the fuel rail for the injectors; the little black cylinders with yellow lettering on them are the "coil-on-plug" (COP) modules. Each one is a little ignition coil; triggered by the computer; and like the name says, they're sitting right on top of the spark plugs in place of plug-wire boots. You've gotta pull the fuel rails to get a straight-on shot with a plug socket; but at least they're not down with the exhaust manifolds!
Personally it looks like it's a lot easier to get all ten plugs from under an early Mustang hood than it is trying to get to "the back plugs" on the 5.4 V8 under an '02 F150 hood!
(Actually "the back plugs" look more like they're under the cowl than under the hood of an '02 F150)
thanks for the posts. I think all points have merit. I do not care what it sounds like as much as the performance especially of I add turbos. Definitely will use a 3V motor and if it is aluminum??? so much the better. Now I need to find a car and then a motor and then a trans and then a whole bunch of money. Anyone know where I can find a Talladega torino for this project?
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