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Hey just seeing if anybody can give me some ideas, motivation, or help. I am goin to look at a 1984 4x4 f150 short bed. Its a Manuel and has a blowed up motor. Some older people own it and suposibly its in real good shape with very minimal rust. I got 360 out of a 1978 ford 4x4 and wonder what all id have to do to swap it in or be better off finding the same year motor and putting it in. Thanks in advance for the comments
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Put a 2jz gte vvti in it from the supra. I bought one for my truck last year but never put it in because I didn't have enough know how at the time. But I would argue that you could get the most power ever from any inline six in any of ford trucks. If your tired of v8's. I think it's a really cool idea and would love to see Japanese meet American muscle and create a real monster.
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Hey just seeing if anybody can give me some ideas, motivation, or help. I am goin to look at a 1984 4x4 f150 short bed. Its a Manuel and has a blowed up motor. Some older people own it and suposibly its in real good shape with very minimal rust. I got 360 out of a 1978 ford 4x4 and wonder what all id have to do to swap it in or be better off finding the same year motor and putting it in. Thanks in advance for the comments
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http://www.f150hub.com/specs/ford-300.html
Ford's 300 cubic inch straight 6 engine, nicknamed the "Big Six", was introduced in 1965. It was originally based on the smaller 240 ci six cylinder, but with a longer stroke. The Ford 300 and later 4.9L I-6 (Ford converted to metric in 1983) earned an incredible reputation of strength and reliability over the course of 41 years of service. The engine is known for being a rugged, dependable workhorse, and is considered by many to be one of the best engine's produced for a pickup. The fact that it produced torque extremely low in the operating range contributed to its popularity, and most examples suggest that the engine's longevity is unmatched by any rival. Ford's 300 ci was not limited to F-Series pickups - it was used in a variety of vehicles and equipment, including agricultural/construction equipment, tractors, heavy duty dump/utility trucks, generators, and delivery trucks. For those looking for a fast truck, the 4.9L may not be the best choice. But if you're in the market for a solid, reliable pickup, there are few choices better than a 300/4.9L straight six powered Ford pickup.
(they said it best)
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Put a 2jz gte vvti in it from the supra. I bought one for my truck last year but never put it in because I didn't have enough know how at the time. But I would argue that you could get the most power ever from any inline six in any of ford trucks. If your tired of v8's. I think it's a really cool idea and would love to see Japanese meet American muscle and create a real monster.