swap inline 6 for 460

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Nov 25, 2010 | 06:31 PM

82airborne82

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From: fort bragg, North Carolin

swap inline 6 for 460

I have an oppertunity to buy a 79 f150 4x4 with an inline 6, I would like to swap in a 460 that I have from a 78 f250 2wd I am not a mechanic but I can figure out how to do most things with help from you all, however this would be the biggest project ive attempted can anyone give me some tips or advice or even let me know if its worth it? thanks!

Nov 25, 2010 | 07:12 PM

bigdaddys76

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just to name a few things your gona need;
transmission,engine perches,motor mounts,radiator,hoses,fan shroud,underhood wire harnes,throttle linkage,exhaust system,correct oil pan with pickup tube for oil pump,big block coil springs,and when all that is installed you will need to get a front end alignment.
oh yea a bigger wallet for the fuel your gonna burn in comparison.
if this is for horse power and a play toy go for it but that 300 6 cylinder is a torque monster and can last 250,000 plus miles if maintained properly.

Nov 25, 2010 | 09:27 PM

Greg B

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The 460 is a bigger torque monster and can also last 250,000 miles. The 2 longest lasting gas engines Ford ever put in a truck, in my opinion, were the 300 and 460.

Nov 25, 2010 | 09:28 PM

bulldawgburns

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if you do, what would you take for the 300 inline?

Nov 26, 2010 | 07:26 AM

82airborne82

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thanks for the input, I don't think I want to go through all that work I just figured I had a complete f250 parts truck with the 460 however I keep hearing good things about the 300 so Im going to look at it today and see if its worth buying. thanks again

Nov 26, 2010 | 09:32 AM

Nick_Good

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Keep the 300. In my opinion it is the best engine Ford ever made.
-nick

Nov 26, 2010 | 09:49 AM

Nathan Plemons

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300 is a fine engine. It won't keep up with a v8 in a drag race but it's very tough to beat in terms of torque and long life. There are plenty of performance upgrades you do do for it too that will ultimately be easier than swapping the 460... If you did decide to swap though, I know a guy who might be interested in the 300.