Engine Poll

[tomtoc]

I don't like payments. But I'm sure I can find something cheap.

ditto, but if you put the project off a year, you'll have "saved" $3,600

 

[nobodyspecial]

I vote other. This used to be a 460... 200 cubic inches ago... 1220hp 980tq

 

[Mil1ion]

FYI,after i found out it was going to be a daily driver,i voted for the 300.

great engine for your application.

 

[nobodyspecial]

^^^ I agree. My dad has a 300 in his 79 F150. less than 2K on a rebuild (if i remember right, its less than 5K for sure) that he is taking out to put a 351 in. The 300 is now mine, I just need to find a truck for it. Maybe my 72, who knows.

 

[Ridgerunner]

This thread has made for a really good discussion. Thanks

 

[dakonthemountain]

Oh. Now I see also that it would be a daily drive and without really heavy hauling..... so I would change my vote to a 300 for all the obvious reasons.
Dak

 

[nobodyspecial]

how much do you want to spend? I have seen builds of people putting modular motors in older trucks. 4.6 would probably get you pretty decent mileage, but at what cost, I dont know.

 

[Ridgerunner]

how much do you want to spend? I have seen builds of people putting modular motors in older trucks. 4.6 would probably get you pretty decent mileage, but at what cost, I dont know.

I don't know how hard of a swap that would be. But it is a good alternative since the older trucks are lighter than the newer ones.

Now I am curious if anyone has done that kind of a swap?

 

[nobodyspecial]

I have seen a few before, but don't remember where.

 

[Mil1ion]

There are all sorts of present day engine swaps into older trucks on Hot Rod forums.

 

[5.0Flareside]

I vote other. This used to be a 460... 200 cubic inches ago... 1220hp 980tq

OMG! THIS IS A BEAST OF A MOTOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ridgerunner]

OMG! THIS IS A BEAST OF A MOTOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Son,that ain't no beast of a motor. That's the Devil went down to Ga and took No Prisoners Motor.

 

[TexasNomad]

I bet you he's running a Efan on that motor...

 

[m78]

Cliff, if you don't have to prove anything to anybody ,the 300-6 is one hell of a tourqing motor. I've had one with a manual trans and 350 gears and it was great around town and 4 wheelin. But it lacked umph on the highway after 60 mph

 

[Ridgerunner]

Cliff, if you don't have to prove anything to anybody ,the 300-6 is one hell of a tourqing motor. I've had one with a manual trans and 350 gears and it was great around town and 4 wheelin. But it lacked umph on the highway after 60 mph

I know Mark. I'm just checking options.

 

[TexasNomad]

Get this one CLiff
http://www.sullivanperformance.com/fordhome.htm

 

[Ridgerunner]

Get this one CLiff
http://www.sullivanperformance.com/fordhome.htm

Tex that almost looks like the old 427 SOHC engine. That 5.4 ain't cheap.

 

[TexasNomad]

yeah but your wife said any engine you wan

 

[Ridgerunner]

yeah but your wife said any engine you wan

Too much work lol

 

[brentleedragon]

I think you should do a 557 much like Fordrka1975!!!!!