I think maybe you need to go back and read his post that started this thread. He specifically mentions, not once, but twice, that he's going to use this truck for Hauling AND pulling a load. That to me means, he's going to be towing and/or hauling heavy loads. Not sure how that translates to others, but that's what i got out of it. The less torque output you build into it, the more your right foot is going to stay in the throttle body and the shorter life span the engine's going to have. I've been trucking professionally for 35 years now and know from experience, the less engine you have and the more you ask of it, the shorter lifespan it's going to have. I don't care how good you build it, it's not going to last as long as an engine that puts out more torque at a lower rpm. Seen it, done it. Smaller engines that are uprated to compete with larger engines simply do not last.

 

heres the before mid and after pics

 

and when i use my trailer

 

their is 75% of a 300 seat commercial kitchen on that trailer and in my tuck trailer weighed in @ 13,540 lbs

 

i have the ability to buy another truck but i dont want to i love the one i have no matter how much she smokes its mine.I want to make this truck the way i want it just to say "yeah buddy i built this beast" its my ford although their are many like it but this one is MINE!!

 

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got it... although ive been pulled over really loaded didn't get a ticket
trailer has brakes ill look into what the limitations are here in delaware as im not really sure i do know i payed extra on my truck registration thoughwas around 200 n change for 1 yr insp. reg.

 

I hear ya on that one, and don't knock you one bit for feeling that way. Biggest question for you at this point is: Do you want diesel or gas? It's your truck, your choice.

If you want a diesel, putting a PSD in isn't horribly involved, nor is a Cummins if you'd want. Both will cost a fair amount since the engines themselves are pretty valuable, but it's still not out of the question.

If you want gas, and don't need the fastest truck on the block, the 351 will fit the bill, when built right, and with some extra gearing. If you want more grunt, then step up to a 460. As stated earlier, getting the 460 trans, engine, ecm and so on, will make for a more expensive outlay up front. Even still, you're going to want to free up the 460 with a cam, headwork, exhaust and so forth, as they were also choked from the factory.

Like I said earlier, it's all in what you want. For what you NEED the truck to do, a mild 351 will get the job done, just not the quickest. Jump up to a 460, and it'll go good, but there's a price to pay, namely at the pump. Go all out with a diesel, you'll have a helluva tow rig with it tuned right, and get decent mpg too. But the large cash out lay upfront negates the mpg for quite some time as you recoup your investment.

 

this engine is for sale on CL whats it worth ?
I HAVE A BRAND NEW FORD 351 WINDSOR ENGINE ALL BRAND NEW N BORED 30 OVER NEW PISTONS RINGS CAM BEARINGS GASKETS ETC JUST PUT TOGETHER MAKE ME AN OFFER

 

and whats H.O mean?
I have for sale a small block Ford 351 Windsor h.o. I started another project n need the space. Has a 491/498 lift comp cam and all new gaskets. Just needs oil pan put on and a distributor. Will throw in a 4 barrel holley carb that needs rebuilt for an extra thirty bucks.

 

H.O. = High Output. But this is really a misleading term when applied to that particular 351W, about the only thing different about the H.O. vs std 351W of that vintage was the cam and the iron low rise 4 bbl intake topped with a 4180, 600 cfm Holley/Motorcraft carb that's pretty much un adjustable.