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Apr 19, 2011 | 10:16 PM

kentuckyredneck

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Build Ideas

I'm supposed too be getting a good job this summer (graduating HS) and I'm thinking of things I need/want to to do my truck.

Need:
- Rebuild/new engine
- I hate the 302. I want to rebuild a 351w and put in its place. I'm also
considering a 300I6 though.

- Rebuild Front-end.
- My front-end's shot (all bushings, ball-joints, ect.)
- I plan on a lift later (hopefully by end of summer) so should I wait and
do that then?

Want:
- Lift
- F-250 leaf springs in the back and F-250 coils with 2in spacers in front
to level.
- 33x12.50r15 Courser CT's

- Paint & Accessories
- Burnt orange main color. More of a burnt orange with slightly more
copper tone to it. Maybe a black rocker panel strip.
- Black powder-coated custom bumpers, front with brushguard
- Black diamond-plate toolbox.
- Black lightbar with rectangular KC offroad lights.

That's all the major ideas I have. Anyone have any suggestions or advice? Any criticism is accepted too.

Apr 20, 2011 | 02:57 AM

fordcaver91

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well if you want raw pulling power and good fuel milage go with the 300-6. if you want speed and top end power go with the v8. all the mod sound awsome. good luck on the project.

Apr 20, 2011 | 09:17 AM

jmm

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they way gas prices are nowday i would go with the 300I6. do a couple of mods to it and it would put a smile on your face.

Apr 20, 2011 | 10:48 AM

zxwut?

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The 300 will have less power and hardly, if any, better gas mileage. Just FYI.

The 300 does run for a long time, but it's not the end all like a lot of guys here think.

Apr 20, 2011 | 10:50 AM

punkandpissed138

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hmmmm..first off..do you want a rough ride but good load weight or a soft ride and a mild load wright

Apr 20, 2011 | 10:52 AM

punkandpissed138

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my dads 93 f150 had a 300i6 in it and my god, it lasted FOREVER!!!! finally after around ehh...i think it was 360,000 somethin miles it started to give by leaking oil everywhere and the E4OD it had in it was pretty worn out...he finally let go after it couldnt even hall a bed full of wood without spewing oil..

Apr 20, 2011 | 01:17 PM

kentuckyredneck

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fordcaver91

well if you want raw pulling power and good fuel milage go with the 300-6. if you want speed and top end power go with the v8. all the mod sound awsome. good luck on the project.

I want pulling power and top-end. I know the 351w has enough of both. I'll be going to college 2hrs away in a couple years and want top-end on the parkway.

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Originally Posted by jmm

they way gas prices are nowday i would go with the 300I6. do a couple of mods to it and it would put a smile on your face.

Are you talking mods for higher speed? If so, what are they?

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Originally Posted by punkandpissed138

hmmmm..first off..do you want a rough ride but good load weight or a soft ride and a mild load wright

I plan on building my front bumper with built-in brushguard. I don't think the 1/2ton springs will last long in the front with a 300-500lb bumper up there. I may go new 1/2ton rear springs with blocks in the back.