460 in a 73
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460 in a 73
i was wondering if the <a href="http://motorhaven.autoanything.com/">460 </a>was offered in 73 f-100 rangers. Im picking on up, and i'm just kinda courious as to whether or not this thing is stock.
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That depends if it's 2wd or 4wd. If it's 4wd, to the best of my knowledge, it was never offered. No 73-79 4WD f100/f150 ever came with a <a href="http://motorhaven.autoanything.com/">460 </a>from the factory (or so I'm told). It is a popular swap though.
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No ford 73-9 4x4 F100 F150 F250 F350 came from the factory with a 460. I think that they were offered with a 300I6, <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">351m </a>and 400. In 73-6 you could get a 352, 360, 390, and I think a 428. Hopefully you don't have a <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">460 </a>IMO.
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I believe that we have already established that the truck is a 2WD. So the <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">460 </a>was an option. Are you sure that it is not a 360? Just curious.
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Well the guy said it was a <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">460 </a>that had been slightly built up by some local shop before he bought it. Im guessing its a nice running motor since he told me that the engine was the only reason he bought the truck. I havent heard her run yet but i will before cash exchanges hands.
Btw this thing also needs a radiator, i have found 2 for 50 bucks. But a buddy of mine has one out of an 85 f150 with a 300, would that rad work? I'm hoping you guys can save me some run around time with that one
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I can't wait till i can take this beast mudding
Btw this thing also needs a radiator, i have found 2 for 50 bucks. But a buddy of mine has one out of an 85 f150 with a 300, would that rad work? I'm hoping you guys can save me some run around time with that one
. I can't wait till i can take this beast mudding
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No on the radiator. You Can use one for a 351/400 with a/c. I have a 351 3 core in mine with a 460. It stays around 200 in the summer. It has never gone over 220 and that is in 95 degree weather towing a load. The <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">460 </a>had a 4 core radiator. It's about $100 more than the 3 core.
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It's important that the radiator is a 3 or 4 core model that came from a <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">429 </a>or 460. I think you can use one that was in front of a <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">390 </a>as well since your truck is a 73. If you get one from a junkyard make sure it holds water so you don't pay through the nose to have it re-cored.