A 1947 Ford with a heart of a Chevy

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Specifications

Model: 1947 Ford Tudor Sedan
Engine: 383ci stroker Chevrolet (bored 0.060")
Heads: Dart Sportsman II, 64cc, Crane 1.5:1 roller rockers
Valves: stainless, 2.02" intake, 1.60" exhaust
Carburation: 850 Holley double-pumper
Camshaft: Solid roller, .590" lift
Short Block: 400 crankshaft, 350 connecting rods, .060" over flat-top forged pistons
Intake: Edelbrock Performer, single plane
Exhaust: 2-Flowmaster mufflers, Headman headers
Ignition: MSD 6AL ignition box, MSD Pro Billet distributor
Transmission: GM Turbo Hydramatic 350, TCI 10" 3800 "Saturday Night Special" stall converter
Rear end: 9" Ford, 3.70 gear ratio, 28 spline Detriot Locker
Weight: 3600 lbs with driver
Rubber: Mickey Thompson 26x11.50 ET Street-rear, 3.5 Front runners-front
1/8 Mile E.T.: 7.60sec @ 88.3 mph

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