255 and 302 part interchanges?

[shane96ranger]

Like Dave says, 302/C4 that thing. The 255 is a very meek motor that should have never been conceived. Just do it, your uncle will understand.

 

[Scrambler82]

OK, nice sentiments for your Uncle, but think of what the truck will do for you, not a lot if you keep that engine.

Do this, go to the local JY, see if they have a lower milage 302/5.0L and how much it will cost with a run guarantee; compare that to your 255 build.

I for one think your Uncle would appreciate you making the truck a good overall truck and to make it your own.

351W would be nice but they are usually gas hogs, 302 is a little small too but a good step in between.
Add a set of after market heads to a 5.0L and you have a new motor.

If you were to find a 93 Stang around the JY get the engine/computer wiring harness out of it and a 5.0L is in, wired and running with only a few hookups.

Also, future performance mods will be cheaper with a 5.0L in place, when you feed them money they can put out nice HP figures.

Good Luck on the choices and sorry, I do not know a lot about the 255 so I can’t tell you what will interchange. Think about the overall package before making up your mind.

 

[PetesPonies]

Do not spend another dime on the 255, its not worth it. There are actually lots of little differences, a bastard engine.

 

[breidhaupt]

well i guess i'm gonna have to find a 302 then. i found a place that sells the complete engine for $200. i just have to pull it. i'll post back when i get it in. thank y'all for the advice.

 

[MIDTENNB2]

what kind of gas mileage are you getting out of the 255.i wonldnt think it would be to good with that heavy truck and c6.just wondering.