So I am starting with a 63 Ford Falcon base model with the 144 ci straight six and the (three on the tree) manual transmission. It would seem to me that starting to build the car the way you want you would start with the powertrain.

SIDE NOTE: Might I kindly suggest that some of the experienced and super wise people of the Falcon Forum start a "how to restore" section on the site. I think it would draw a lot of interest and input and I'm sure you have learned tons of stuff through the years that would help us new guys.

I would like to put a V8 in my car and it looks to me like the 260 cid is the largest they put in it originally. I have also heard you can put a 289, 302 and I think I saw someone in the forum with a 347 stroker! So whats the best or most reliable, powerful engine that will fit the standard mounts of the car?

(please forgive in advance any stupid or unlearned things I might have accidentally injected as I admit to being new)

Bring on the wisdom!

Hoping for lots of feed back/opinions,
Dan