4.9L or 5.0L?
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4.9L or 5.0L?
New project is here for winter. 64 shortbed F100 from my cousin tore all apart.
I want to put it together for my pops for him to tool around in, and knowing him, pull some stumps out with. I have a 289 block in the garage squirreled away for a future project, but an 84 f150 came in last week that had a really nice running 4.9l in it. The 84 also has a 4-speed in it, but 2nd gear wont engage downshifting, so I still need a trans.
I am thinking the inline as I can pull it complete here and drop in complete at home and bada bing. The 5.0 I would have to build, so more $.
Thanx guys, any help appreciated.
I want to put it together for my pops for him to tool around in, and knowing him, pull some stumps out with. I have a 289 block in the garage squirreled away for a future project, but an 84 f150 came in last week that had a really nice running 4.9l in it. The 84 also has a 4-speed in it, but 2nd gear wont engage downshifting, so I still need a trans.
I am thinking the inline as I can pull it complete here and drop in complete at home and bada bing. The 5.0 I would have to build, so more $.
Thanx guys, any help appreciated.
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New project is here for winter. 64 shortbed F100 from my cousin tore all apart.
I want to put it together for my pops for him to tool around in, and knowing him, pull some stumps out with. I have a 289 block in the garage squirreled away for a future project, but an 84 f150 came in last week that had a really nice running 4.9l in it. The 84 also has a 4-speed in it, but 2nd gear wont engage downshifting, so I still need a trans.
I am thinking the inline as I can pull it complete here and drop in complete at home and bada bing. The 5.0 I would have to build, so more $.
Thanx guys, any help appreciated.
I want to put it together for my pops for him to tool around in, and knowing him, pull some stumps out with. I have a 289 block in the garage squirreled away for a future project, but an 84 f150 came in last week that had a really nice running 4.9l in it. The 84 also has a 4-speed in it, but 2nd gear wont engage downshifting, so I still need a trans.
I am thinking the inline as I can pull it complete here and drop in complete at home and bada bing. The 5.0 I would have to build, so more $.
Thanx guys, any help appreciated.
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Cost is always a concern. I actually have been wanting to do this for a couple years now, and this looks like the winter the stars (and my wallet) line up.
The 4.9l will definitely be cheaper, and I drove the dog p*** out of the truck Saturday to see how it ran, and other than the usual oil pan, valve and inspection cover gasket leaks, very clean motor.
Will I run into any hiccups with the oil pan and the 2wd crossmember?
Besides, the less I spend on driveline, the more I have to spend on a purty flat black paint job that my mom hates and dad loves!
The 4.9l will definitely be cheaper, and I drove the dog p*** out of the truck Saturday to see how it ran, and other than the usual oil pan, valve and inspection cover gasket leaks, very clean motor.
Will I run into any hiccups with the oil pan and the 2wd crossmember?
Besides, the less I spend on driveline, the more I have to spend on a purty flat black paint job that my mom hates and dad loves!
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The 4.9 will require the fabrication of side engine perches to mount the engine. The small block has readily available aftermarket mounts. You can possibly find a front mount and a small block 4.9 bell hosing for a 65/66F350 and go that route.
You will also need to add a transmission as the 64 trans will not fit anything later.
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You will also need to add a transmission as the 64 trans will not fit anything later.
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I like the 4.9L for budget and nostalgia reasons, same reasons I'm doing one. I plan on putting a 4.9L EFI, and an NP435 in a '64 4WD this winter, I've had stuff sitting around for a few years, and as you said, things are starting to line up for this winter.
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