1971 Comet GT (Which motor to use)

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What motor would you put in my 71 Comet GT

  1. Original all numbers matching 302 2bbl

    5 vote(s)
    16.1%

  2. 302 sleeper, really is a 347 with ported heads

    19 vote(s)
    61.3%

  3. 302 BOSS (cleveland heads on a 302)

    1 vote(s)
    3.2%

  4. Windsor motor either 351w or 408w or 427w

    6 vote(s)
    19.4%
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  1. brainsboy

    brainsboy Member

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    I have a nice 71 Comet GT 90% original other then motor/trans. I was thinking that I should rebuild the original motor and make it an all original 71 GT 302/ 3 speed manual. But now Im having second thoughts. It would be nice to build something with some power and just keep the original motor as a spare. What would you guys do given these 4 options. This is a weekend car, that I drive to work sometimes.

    1> Original #'s matching 302 2bbl
    2> 302 (stock looking but really a 347 stock ported heads)
    3> 302 BOSS (cleveland heads)
    4> Windsor (351,408,427)
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    302 sleeper, really is a 347 with ported heads:yup:
     
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    i voted for option 1, but with a disclaimer. keep the original manifold and heads in your garage, get the engine balanced and a good cam with better flowing heads and a 4 barrel setup. youll have better performance, you can even set it up to look stock. I had a stock four barrel manifold off another 302 with a single plane spacer, the stock air cleaner with a new label. you couldnt tell it wasnt stock, the smog shop in cali didnt even catch it. not as fast as it is now, but it was quicker than the 2 barrel and got better mileage. JMHO(y)
     
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  4. Jamie Miles

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    Unless that car is all original and damn nice, then putting it back stock is kind of pointless IMO. I voted 347.
     
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  6. Jamie Miles

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    You could build the stroker and still have it "look" totally stock under the hood. Not much point in going stock if the car isn't a daily driver.
     
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  7. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    You forgot the Pony Gas Cap:rolleyes:
     
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  8. brainsboy

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    Wow someone noticed...

    Already changed the gas cap last week

    I didnt have a choice, everyone thought it was a mustang
     
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    347 all the way.
     
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    If you aren't going to make it totally 100% stock. Any option but #1. If going with a true Boss 302 (solid lifters) you'll have adjusting to contend with (and the mess it can make in your engine compartment) I would go 347 looking stock
     
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  11. JOHN HOPKINS

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    well of course i voted for the windsor if you got the funds to do it right if not, go for the 347
     
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    Sine it won't let me vote in the poll I'll voice it.

    Go with the 347, or stroker 302 anyway. 331's are a nice route as the wrist pin isn't up into the oil ring like a 347.
     
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    I voted 302 sleeper. Going with the somewhat stock look....
     
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    347 for driver/wknd warrior
     
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    come on you got to go windsor. i put a stock 351w in my car out of a 75 granada it was a pain but i'm really glad i did it. i can smoke the tires like no other with out even trying. next on my list is a new cam some roller rockers and a 4 brl intake and then i will be done with the motor for a few years.
     
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