SkyRaider_98

This is my first post on the forums
I have a question about 9th gen f150s:
Did ford make an f150 extended cab 4x4 with the inline 6? I've seen many extended cabs with 4x4, but always with the 302 or 351, never with the inline 6, and every extended cab with the inline 6 is always 2wd.
The reason I ask is because an extended cab 4x4 with the inline 6 is my dream truck.
I think I spotted one on craigslist once, but there was no picture of the engine, so I couldn't be sure if the listing was correct.
If ford didn't make a 9th gen in that config, my follow up question is:
What would be easier? Convert a 2wd inline 6 to 4x4? Or get a 4x4 extended cab 302 or 351 and swap an inline 6 into it?
I'm a poor teenager with limited mechanical experience, (my dad can figure out and fix just about anything though)
but I'm not too stupid and I'm always looking to learn more.
Thanks for your time

BLDTruth

Don't know the answer as to whether or not they exist.

As far as swaps go, you would probably have a lot less to do by dropping a 300 into a 4x4. The 300, 302, and 351 all bolt up the same tranny wise.

Converting a 2WD truck to 4x4 requires new transmission with transfer case, drivelines, front axle and suspension, cutting a hole in the floor of the cab for the 4x4 shifter, dash bezel with 4x4 indicator lights, etc.

Either way you are going backwards though. A 302 or 351 will outperform a 300 in 90% of the applications out there.

SkyRaider_98

Yeah I kind of figured swapping engines would be easier, although some say 4x4 conversion is not too bad, I don't think I'm ready to tackle something like that anyways.
I know that a 302 or 351 will outperform a 300, but I have a 300 as my daily driver and I've fallen in love with the engine.
It's not nearly as fast as a v8, but I love the massive low-end torque, plus it would get better gas mileage (Much better mileage with some exhaust/intake mods)
and I could get easily get it to 300k or more with basic maintenance.
Anyways, thanks for responding

Lazarus-F150

I don't have the experience personally, but I hear that the 10% of cases in which the 300 will outperform the 302/351 can all be summarized by one word, "reliability".

BLDTruth

Pretty much.

Basically, you can treat a 300 like crap more than you can treat a 302 like crap. That and a 300 doesn't have a timing chain to worry about. The 300 also has a VERY narrow RPM range where it out-torques the 302. It'll probably get 2-3 mpg better than a 302 as well, depending on the situation.

But if you take care of them both the way they are meant to be taken care of, I'll take a 302 over a 300 any day of the week. And a 351 twice on Sunday. My $.02.

east302

This thread has a link to a 1995 F-series brochure...

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/96...es-online.html

I've copied the pages below from that thread. The section on trailer towing implies that, for 1995, the 4.9L was only available in 4x4 supercabs with a manual transmission. Automatic required a 302 or larger.

SkyRaider_98

I think it's pretty clear ford had some great engines in this era, I just like the inline 6 the most.
Like I said, I drive one every day, and I love how it runs. It's plenty quick for me, it's never let me down, and the truck has been in the family for a long time.
I think what I'm going to do is find the truck I want with a bad engine,
that way I could get it cheap and not be taking out a good engine for no reason.
That idea fits well with my poor teenager budget.
Anyways this is a project for next year, I have a truck to drive now,
so there's no reason for me to buy one at the moment, plus I have some other things to buy before then.
Thanks for the help!

SkyRaider_98

I actually have this brochure somewhere, I didn't think to look at it though, thanks!

Lazarus-F150

Haha...yeah, it would be nice to have a little extra power... The 300 is not the fastest horse in the barn for sure

midnightduddie96

id say the six is more of a loyal friend than a speedster. you grow to love it despite its slowness haha. and its got torque!