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1930artdeco · 05-29-2021, 08:16 PM

Are there any differences between the two engines 1957 model year? Can the 272 be upgraded to a 292?

Thanks,

Mike

dmsfrr · 05-29-2021, 08:43 PM

Looks like it.
They use the same crankshaft dimensions and rods, but the bore is different...
The 292 blocks may(???) have been cast slightly thicker at the cylinder walls to accommodate the larger bore but I don't know.
http://ford-y-block.com/dimensions.htm

http://ford-y-block.com/displacement.htm

http://ford-y-block.com/technical.htm

darrell · 05-30-2021, 05:10 AM

ive bored 3 of them to 292.everything is the same in 57.the walls are about 1/16 thinner on average but thats no different than boring a 292.060

Hot Rod Reverend · 05-30-2021, 06:31 AM

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This is the best route to go for rebuilding a 272 since 292 pistons will be much, much cheaper. Go standard bore for 292 pistons and you are good to go.

05-29-2021, 08:16 PM	#1
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,550	272 vs 292 Are there any differences between the two engines 1957 model year? Can the 272 be upgraded to a 292? Thanks, Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

05-29-2021, 08:43 PM	#2
dmsfrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Abq, NM Posts: 3,607	Re: 272 vs 292 Looks like it. They use the same crankshaft dimensions and rods, but the bore is different... The 292 blocks may(???) have been cast slightly thicker at the cylinder walls to accommodate the larger bore but I don't know. http://ford-y-block.com/dimensions.htm http://ford-y-block.com/displacement.htm http://ford-y-block.com/technical.htm

05-30-2021, 05:10 AM	#3
darrell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: p.e.i. Posts: 1,060	Re: 272 vs 292 ive bored 3 of them to 292.everything is the same in 57.the walls are about 1/16 thinner on average but thats no different than boring a 292.060

05-30-2021, 06:31 AM	#4
Hot Rod Reverend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 916	Re: 272 vs 292 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) This is the best route to go for rebuilding a 272 since 292 pistons will be much, much cheaper. Go standard bore for 292 pistons and you are good to go. __________________ Lancaster, California Visit hotrodreverend.com to view hundreds of pictures and videos of the build of the 1955 Ford Club Sedan!