What are the capabilities of a 1964 ford f100 292?

I recently bought a 1964 ford f100 with a 292. Got it started today too. I was wondering what type of power this engine can make. I heard mixed reviews about this engine. Some say it horsepower is lacking while others say its a good engine. What i am wondering is what type of Horsepower ratings does the 1964 292 get and is capable of a burnout or just too weak?



ThanksWhat are the capabilities of a 1964 ford f100 292?The 292 is a very capable engine, just not especially for hot rodding. It had/has oiling problems on the top end. There were kits available to remedy this and might be found at swap meets or ebay. Although difficult to find "rams horn" exhaust manifolds and dual pipes can be installed in place of the crossover exhaust. Four barrel manifold and carb can also be swapped.



While you could put a 302 in it (like everyone else says), there's something to be said about having the original engine.What are the capabilities of a 1964 ford f100 292?
The old Y Block series of Ford V8's came out in 1954 as a 238 Cu In overhead to replace the venerable Ford Flat Head V8 which had been in use since the 1930's. In 1955 Ford upped it to 272 CU In and in 1957 to 292 Cu In. They were on their way out in 64 as Ford was switching to a new design which evolved into the 289 thru 350 and finally settled, in the 80's, into being the 5Liter. The 292 wasn't a bad engine, for it's time but was certainly no hot rod. The Chevy V8's which came out in 55 were vastly more popular and were a hot rodders delight. I never heard of anyone hot rodding the old Y Blocks.What are the capabilities of a 1964 ford f100 292?There s/b no problem doing a nice smokin' burnout if you pour motor oil on the back tires.What are the capabilities of a 1964 ford f100 292?
The 292 and the 312 are almost the same engine except for bore and stroke and the 312's variations in Hi Po tech for the day. Most people hot rodding 292's either swapped out for a 312 or built their own. The 57 Thunderbird had a 312 with a Paxton supercharger and 4bbl carb atop. Cannot say that it was a Corvette killer but for a the people back in the day it was a head turner in 57... The longer you wait the harder it is becoming to find parts for these engines, especially at a bargain pricing... Just as cheap and easy in that old truck to find a used 5.0 and transmission of choice and shove it down in there.What are the capabilities of a 1964 ford f100 292?It was Ford's first attempt at building a overhead valve engine in 1954 as a 239 ci and 64 was the last year for the old Y block, as a 292, 186 hp. So it is a very outdated design that is overly heavy and lacks a good oiling system. It does make good torque. but most consider it a better boat anchor.



If you have a standard tranny, there is no problem spinning the back tires, but it's another story for the automatics.