The pre 1948 engine seems to be a better choice based on what I have read but I don't have any first hand experience. You should check the archives. You have posted your question in a forum intended for questions "To The Editors" about the site. Few people read this forum and even fewer respond. Leave your post here but also post here: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=4
This forum has a sister site (HAMB) more oriented to your question: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/forums/the-hokey-***-message-board.5/
