Mustang HP
On the FE forum, there's a guy named Jay Brown that has a 69 Mustang Fastback (I think it's a 69) and one of the editors of Hot Rod has said it's his all time favorite Mustang. He has an FE in it, lots of HP, ended up puffing or stuffing it for a lot more power. Emphasis on a "lot." Jay also picked up his own Dyno and has the worlds most unique milk barn equipment now. He's also had an article in a recent Hot Rod for the 427 SOHC work he's done.
At any rate, if your researching all three types of engines, it might be worthwhile to spend some time on the FE forum and also research his postings regarding his Mustang and what he's done to it over the years because it might give you a much more accurate expectation of what to expect with and FE putting out a lot of power in a Mustang.
With an FE, you do not have to modify the shock towers (for a 67 and newer) and you should be able to fit headers with a minimal amount of frustration. I think you'd be OK with a 351 also, (for a 67 and newer) but I'm not sure.
There is also a guy on the FE forum, Barry Robotnick, I think that's come really close to or actually won the engine masters challenge with an FE several years back. He's a great guy and might be able to give you some advice on your goals as well. Barry has a high performance engine parts business and can offer great advice on any ford engine combination and I've only seen really good reviews of Barry.
From my perspective, it's part of the fun meeting guys that have done similar things and learning what's worked and what's not worked.
332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum
Regarding the 351 stroked to 427; it's a good engine, makes lots of power, but I'm just partial to FE engines and 289's that are 289, so that's what I'll tend to talk more about. Whatever you do, make sure you have lots of fun doing it.
On the FE forum, there's a guy named Jay Brown that has a 69 Mustang Fastback (I think it's a 69) and one of the editors of Hot Rod has said it's his all time favorite Mustang. He has an FE in it, lots of HP, ended up puffing or stuffing it for a lot more power. Emphasis on a "lot." Jay also picked up his own Dyno and has the worlds most unique milk barn equipment now. He's also had an article in a recent Hot Rod for the 427 SOHC work he's done.
At any rate, if your researching all three types of engines, it might be worthwhile to spend some time on the FE forum and also research his postings regarding his Mustang and what he's done to it over the years because it might give you a much more accurate expectation of what to expect with and FE putting out a lot of power in a Mustang.
With an FE, you do not have to modify the shock towers (for a 67 and newer) and you should be able to fit headers with a minimal amount of frustration. I think you'd be OK with a 351 also, (for a 67 and newer) but I'm not sure.
There is also a guy on the FE forum, Barry Robotnick, I think that's come really close to or actually won the engine masters challenge with an FE several years back. He's a great guy and might be able to give you some advice on your goals as well. Barry has a high performance engine parts business and can offer great advice on any ford engine combination and I've only seen really good reviews of Barry.
From my perspective, it's part of the fun meeting guys that have done similar things and learning what's worked and what's not worked.
332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum
Regarding the 351 stroked to 427; it's a good engine, makes lots of power, but I'm just partial to FE engines and 289's that are 289, so that's what I'll tend to talk more about. Whatever you do, make sure you have lots of fun doing it.