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  1. RebelSon

    RebelSon I am Gasolina

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    what Kind of engine and auto trans Can I fit in a 72 comet
     
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    What u put in these cars depends on ur mechanical knowledge, fabrications skills and checkbook. If u do a search on the forum u'll find there's quite-a-bit of different engines installed in these cars. I wud say the easiest is the type of engines that came in these cars. That being said -small blk V8 289,302,331,347 etc., also the 351W and or 351 Cleveland probably the most popular. For the inline grp it's 200 or 250. I wud say the C4 auto is the trans that is most widely used in these cars - thou some are using the Ford AOD w/ some mods.
    If u don't have a lot of the above mentioned skills and or finances - It is my opinion to go for the engines that came in the cars.
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    A simple bolt in would be:

    6-cylinder: 170, 200, 250

    V-8: 302, 351W

    Any other engine would require some modifications to the car in order to get it to bolt in or even fit.

    For an auto trans...the easiest would be a C4.
     
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    well I tried the search but I got mess up so when I figure that out I do more often thanks for the welcome and the info also Craig the 302 is what I was thinking but did not know it would fit:thumbs2:
     
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    Thank you for the info Craig:thumbs2:
     
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    thanks for the info and the welcome mojo(y)
     
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    The 302 came stock, but it can be stroked to either 331 or 347. :)
     
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    What, If any engine is in ur car now? And what are u planning to do with the car?
     
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    Not thing but has v8 motor mounts and set up for auto I plan just to drive to school and work
     
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    Ok! I wud think the 302 and C4 auto is ur best bet. While the engine is out I wud do any work on my brakes, steering and suspension at this time. A lot easier w/ no engine to work around.
     
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    well do:Handshake
     
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    Stroked/Blown 460 with AOD. That way, u can still have decent fuel economy while making up for running late. :D

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