Go for it! I have one in my '53 F-100 and love it. (And BTW, the crank does NOT weigh 300#). Most of the negativism expressed on this and other sites comes from people who have no personal experience with one of these torque monsters. Heavy? Yes, but probably no worse than the Cadillac flathead which seems to be revered in many quarters. At 152 H.P. stock, it's in an area that the typical 255/239 reaches only after extensive modification. The hottest 255 was, as stated, 125 H.P. That's still 27 H.P. less. To beat the 337's 152 with the smaller engine requires making the small one bigger. Apply the same techniques ( bigger bore, more compression) to the 337 and who knows what the result might be. [O'size pistons are available, the heads can be milled, and headers are easy to make.]
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Originally Posted by 36-5window
I'M GONNA' DO IT!!!! You guys are just jealouse!! With that 300# crankshaft and 4 3/8" stroke, I'll be able to start out in HIGH GEAR!  |