the cast iron intakes on the FE's are a bit on the heavy side, almost make you want to use the engine crane to R&R it.

 

I am doing a mild build. I got an RV cam, gt40p heads that I will need to drill out the head bolt holes. Edelbrock dual plain intake, looking to get an Edelbrock 600 cfm carb. I will need to get a heavy duty clutch, flywheel, return style fuel pressure regulator, and headers that work on the 4x4 platform and gt40p heads.

I've been running over the numbers for a long time and think this combo will give me great torque, decent horsepower, and respectable gas mileage because I will be using a zf5 speed transmission.

Just need to keep in mind the reason for the build. If its a stock rebuild, no biggie. If you are going for some performance, asking local engine builders can give you insight in to which direction you want to go.

I hope whatever direction you go, the learning process and dedication will pay off

 

Oh I know that and I was talking the good after markets are going thagt low.

Far as weight I couldn't pick the thing up out of the engine bay on my truck used a engine hoist and carb plate to get it out :/ I'm a bit tiny you see.

 

Have you thought of looking for explorer headers?
The 5.0 models came factory with the gt40p heads

 

Honestly the build Im going for is a medium horsepower, high torque engine. Don't really care fuel economy, cause let's face it... these trucks aren't meant for that, frankly no truck is. Trucks are meant for hauling heavy loads, going places where no mere car can go, and just being big bad trucks that scare the motor oil out other vehicles lol.

 

If I go carb, what all do I need electronic wise? Considering im originally EFI. What all would I need to change to make it work?

 

I am dropping my engine into a 1987 F250 with EFI. I plan on using the EFI fuel pumps and all that good stuff, but I will need to purchase a Return Style Fuel Pressure Regulator to drop it down to about 3 or 4 psi, depending on the carb I get. This way I can use the return or bypass on the regulator to allow consistent fuel pressure and use the return to dump back into my gas tank.

To make things more simple for me, I am using an HEI style distributor (1 wire hook up) and a 100 amp 1 wire alternator. I want simple and easy to fix/diagnose if there is problems. I am leaving as much in there, just in case I decide to do an EFI later.

 

Rule of thumb..... there is NO substitute for Cubic Inches... so go for the 460...

It will mostly cost Less than the 360 to build and have 100 more Cubic inches...

Stroker kits are relatively cheap these days so why not...? get the 572 kit and go nuts.

Pump gas friendly will be way over 600hp and its not expensive... hands down 460 for me.........

 

What's different about an 351W H.O. from a regular 351W? Got an offer on one for $100.

 

The heads is the only difference like the H.O 302 and plain Jane 302