[abarang]

Hi all. I have a 1958 Thunderbird that is having some serious motor problems. I've been trying to decide how I want to go about fixing the problem. I am not a collector, and I'd like to drive my tbird on a daily basis. Would you guys recommend taking apart the 352 motor for a rebuild or trying to get a new motor for it?

I know I may get flamed for even considering this, but has anyone ever tried doing a motor swap with a newer, fuel-injected v8? Where would I start to find out more information about what motors could be a direct bolt-in (using same motor mounts)? This solution would cure the gas mileage issues, and provide a more reliable ride. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.