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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Terrorist 5.0" data-source="post: 1578998" data-attributes="member: 30689">The small block Ford wasn’t really designed to handle THAT more than whatever Ford was making with it back in the 80’s and 90’s. Is it fair to put blame on it for being “weak”? 300 WHP is enough to have fun on the street. Keep in mind the design is probably older than the majority of people on this forum.I believe that so long as you don’t expect something unrealistic, and you can do the work yourself, then it is absolutely worth it, because nothing hurts more than popping the hood on a classic and seeing an LS or a Coyote. Just doesn’t feel right.For me, I think a GT40 setup with 3.55’s and a T5 will keep me happy indefinitely.However, some companies make retro looking parts (including Foxbody style valve covers) for LS engines. If you can make new school look like old, then I’m listening…</blockquote>