scrap'n the 400
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scrap'n the 400
I really wanted to rebuild my 79 400, but I can not find a pistion over 8.0:1 this really stinks so I,am looking for other options for this 79 4x4. I DO NOT want to go with the "Cleveland bush pistion" so what choice do I have? maybe a gas hungry 460? Looking for low RPM torque. Please somebody HELP!!!!
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Can't understand why you would give up on the 400 but thats your choice. 460 is an excellent engine also. Shop around and find yourself a rebuildable engine and order a 460 conversion kit from L&L for $1100 and you'll be off to a great start!
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Originally posted by workin hard
I really wanted to rebuild my 79 400, but I can not find a pistion over 8.0:1 this really stinks so I,am looking for other options for this 79 4x4. I DO NOT want to go with the "Cleveland bush pistion" so what choice do I have? maybe a gas hungry 460? Looking for low RPM torque. Please somebody HELP!!!!
I really wanted to rebuild my 79 400, but I can not find a pistion over 8.0:1 this really stinks so I,am looking for other options for this 79 4x4. I DO NOT want to go with the "Cleveland bush pistion" so what choice do I have? maybe a gas hungry 460? Looking for low RPM torque. Please somebody HELP!!!!
There's No reason to Scrap your 400.........
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Try this www.landlproducts.com I haven't done the actual swap but follow the threads from people that have. Perform a search on the subject or go to the 460 forum and you'll get plenty of replys.
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You can private message me and I will give you some info about a guy who says he can still get the flat tops.....
I just built my 400 with flat tops (btw guys I got the little distributor thingy fixed.... I need to post that) and it runs great but requires high test.
Im driving it daily and I gotta tell you now that I have it I wonder what I wanted all that power for? It just breaks the rear end loose when I hit it.
Unless your racing or something I dont think you need the high compression pistons.....I wont never build a daily driver this way again.
Dont get me wrong, Im real happy with my motor. It will pull hard and accelerate like a rocket in any gear. I just think I have learned a lesson in what I truly need and desire from my truck and flat top pistons were not the answer.
Just my 2 cents worth....
I just built my 400 with flat tops (btw guys I got the little distributor thingy fixed.... I need to post that) and it runs great but requires high test.
Im driving it daily and I gotta tell you now that I have it I wonder what I wanted all that power for? It just breaks the rear end loose when I hit it.
Unless your racing or something I dont think you need the high compression pistons.....I wont never build a daily driver this way again.
Dont get me wrong, Im real happy with my motor. It will pull hard and accelerate like a rocket in any gear. I just think I have learned a lesson in what I truly need and desire from my truck and flat top pistons were not the answer.
Just my 2 cents worth....
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I have also found a local guy here in MN that can do a conversion to the 351 pistons and could get you 9.9:1 comp.
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