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Any recommendations?
I'm starting to rebuild a 75' f100 and not sure if I want to swap the engine or keep the 360 6.9L. I have a standard 4 speed looking for a 5 speed but not sure if they make one that mounts the 360 without mods? HELP ME OUT!
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The other (and waaaay easier) way is a Tremec TKO-500 using a Quick Time bellhousing. Contact Modern Driveline for a setup. Around $3500 for a complete system.
Also gotta to think about rear gears... The TKO has a 0.68 overdrive so coupled with a 3.50 rear gear (and 28-inch rear tires), it'll be around 2,100 RPM at 70 mph.
Sure... there's no replacement for displacement. Step up to a 390 (crank rods, and new pistons (to bump up compression) or go ***** to the wall with a stroker kit from Survival Motorports to achieve 445 cubic inches.
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351 windsor stroked and a 4wd zf tranny 5 speed.
this is probably the simplist set up i can think of if 4wd. Standard gear tranzilla (google) is another options$$$. cha-ching! forgot to see if 2wd or 4wd. if thinking big power 450 ftlb torque or more look at tremec magnum 6 speed trannys. several options for the low low FEE!
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Back to the thread... yeah a T5Z would work too but it's a lightweight tranny and an FE's torque and the weight of these trucks will likely make you a pedestrian and your rig "Found On Road Dead".
Back to the thread... yeah a T5Z would work too but it's a lightweight tranny and an FE's torque and the weight of these trucks will likely make you a pedestrian and your rig "Found On Road Dead".
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i have experienced 302's and 351's/400's and 390's but the feel of a 460 is just unbelievable great bang for your buck upgrade especially when i can spin 40" irocs with it i would say and the zf5 i beleive bolts right up...