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Original engine or replace

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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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Forum Post Original engine or replace By B-rad ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post Pistons are easy, call Diamond, JE, Eggie Machine, Arias, Racetec all... By Cliff ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post Egge just got back to me with a quote of $1700 plus $122 for rings.... By B-rad ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post $1822 for what, I'm assuming, are old-school cast pistons and iron... By 55blacktie ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post N.B.- Re the price of Piston's, sounds somewhat high, but does that... By PF Arcand ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post [quote][b]PF Arcand (8/3/2022)[/b][hr]N.B.- Re the price of piston's,... By Ted ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post In general, an original vehicle is worth more than custom. It's hard... By charliemccraney ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post Replacing an engine may make your car can make it more desirable in... By DryLakesRacer ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post Anyone who would put an LS engine in a Y block car should be banned... By Joe-JDC ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post ... By Cliff ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post I really wanted to redo the motor and keep it original since it came... By B-rad ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post I think you just answered your question. Original in my opinion is the... By 62bigwindow ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post Your right, it’s not an easy decision. Or an easy vehicle. As I... By miker ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post I hear you Mike. Just don't feel right paying almost 2000 for pistons... By B-rad ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post [quote][b]B-rad (7/5/2022)[/b][hr]After tearing my 317 Lincoln y block... By Ted ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post Out of curiosity, I looked for 1954 Lincolns for sale. I found a very... By 55blacktie ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post ..You say it's a low mileage car.. Are you positive it needs a re... By PF Arcand ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post Ted: No, I was referring to the price quote to Brad from Egge of... By PF Arcand ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post I’m of the mind that value of a hobby is irrelevant. I always hear... By Richard ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post Most will never get the $$$’s out them for what was spent. I sure... By DryLakesRacer ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post I vote Lincoln engine. Alot of cars at shows have the old engine... By idaho211 ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post I have always wanted to keep the original 317 y block but the costs of... By B-rad ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post Why would you change it to 12 volts? By Cliff ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post It has a really big ac compressor on it and I don't want there to be a... By B-rad ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post [img]http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/uploads/images/7c8d4ff4-7b65-4b... By B-rad ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post For cleaning do you have a power washer? It will blow off a lot of... By DryLakesRacer ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post If it's a cycling clutch compressor the clutch is likely 6 volts to... By Dobie ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post That compressor is pretty cool, I’ve had motorcycles with engines that... By miker ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post It may or may not have an electromagnetic clutch, check for an... By Dobie ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post Hey guys, thanks a lot for your input. Yeah, I've been all over the... By B-rad ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post I always enjoy reading about anyones progress, and they’ve been done... By miker ( 2 Years Ago )


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