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June 16 2009 at 9:09 AM
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Response to 255 cyl heads

you go.

http://www.nhra.com/tech_specs/engine/blueprints/FORD-81.rtf

The 255 was one of the worst ideas of Ford's engineering staff since it had both poor fuel economy and low hp for the displacement. Available only in 1980 and 1981 (mostly in T-Birds and Stangs) it was dropped in late 1981 for the 5.0 (302) engine. Due to some unique parts and its poor reputation, no real speed parts, cams etc. exist. Yes, some 302 W based parts will swap but IMHO I'd skip it unless one is restoring a period correct vehicle.

Car Craft did a article on the 10 worst v-8s back in oct 99. Here is what they think:

Pontiac turbo 301 80-81 Trans-am 210 hp
Chebby 262 75 Monza 110 hp
75-76 Caddy 500 only 190 hp or .38 hp per ci
Olds 350 & 260 diesel 0-60 in 20sec 1/4 22.08@62mph
Caddy 8-6-4 140 hp
Ford 255 80-81 Mustang 115hp 191 tq
Buick 265 120 hp 4 main bearings
Chebby 288 '17 model D 36hp
Chebby 267 79-83 Malibus & Montes 125hp

That's it. 9 GM engines and 1 Ford. They write a good description for each one and why it is on their list. Some of their comments are very funny.

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  1. Anyone have a picture of the comb chambers? - StarlinerRon on Jun 17, 12:41 AM
    1. Can't.... - Bob on Jun 17, 10:18 AM
      1. Whats the deal w/the intake, valley pan? - StarlinerRon on Jun 18, 12:42 AM
        1. The.... - Bob on Jun 18, 9:37 AM
          1. Thanks again Bob, - StarlinerRon on Jun 19, 1:18 AM
            1. low performance heads - Dan on Jun 19, 2:59 PM
              1. Yep, looking for compression, torque and - StarlinerRon on Jun 20, 12:05 AM
                1. most cost - Dan on Jun 21, 2:29 AM
                  1. Only need about 175-200 hp, already have a - StarlinerRon on Jun 22, 1:14 AM
                    1. post the results - Dan on Jun 23, 9:06 AM
                      1. My vote........ - fletch on Jun 23, 12:50 PM
                        1. Good info Fletch. - StarlinerRon on Jun 24, 1:42 AM
                          1. More: - Bob on Jun 24, 11:09 AM
                          2. info, but - Dan on Jun 24, 5:06 PM
                            1. Re: info, but - Wayne on Jun 24, 8:39 PM
                              1. yep, did that - fletch on Jun 24, 10:52 PM
                                1. 221 heads - Craig Nash on Jun 25, 1:28 AM
                                  1. Only 3500 miles away, - StarlinerRon on Jun 27, 7:19 PM
                                2. uhhh, one more thing........ - fletch on Jun 26, 11:17 AM
                                3. Oh no, another Northwesterner! N/M - Boomyal on Jun 26, 10:48 PM
                                  1. GT40 heads on Fairlane engine - Craig Nash on Jun 27, 2:38 PM
                                    1. Re: GT40 heads on Fairlane engine - Wayne on Jun 27, 7:53 PM
                                      1. yep, P heads there - fletch on Jun 28, 1:43 AM
                            2. This is my first 302, I'm an FE guy - StarlinerRon on Jun 27, 7:43 PM
                              1. Re: This is my first 302, I'm an FE guy - Wayne on Jun 27, 7:56 PM
                                1. same here - fletch on Jun 28, 1:46 AM
                                  1. huh? - dablack on Aug 21, 12:07 PM