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Old 11-21-2023, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Case View Post
CSX2000’s original engine was a 1962 model Ford Fairlane 221 2V one. After A.C. Cars removed it prior to the car being sent to California, it dropped out any memory or record I have been able to locate on either side of the ocean.

The 221 myth wont die! When Barrie Bird of Scotland, was looking for a small block Ford for his repatriated CSX2003, he approached AC to buy the prototype engine. When he got it back to his shop and took the heads off, they were amazed how good it was, then they measured the bores. It came out to 4.2 liters, or 260ci. Ford didn't bother to tell either Shelby or AC! Not the last time they would do that, they didn't tell either, that the big block chassis were suppose to be longer, thus ruining all that great computer designed rear end suspension! Cheers, Dennis
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