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Nowhere that I know of. High HP units like that built as crate engines usually are not suitable for the street, pump gas, or a truck.
What engine do you have?
You can get a 250HP 351W HD engine for truck applications for $2700 from Jeggs. You can get a 460 for $5700 but it won't run on pump gas.
What engine do you have?
You can get a 250HP 351W HD engine for truck applications for $2700 from Jeggs. You can get a 460 for $5700 but it won't run on pump gas.
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So which particular engine do you have in mind to deliver 385 Hp.
An original stock 69/70 429 4v can deliver almost that much.
or
http://www.fordcobraengines.com/Truckpackages.htm
An original stock 69/70 429 4v can deliver almost that much.
or
http://www.fordcobraengines.com/Truckpackages.htm
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Being that you didn't say you were going to use pump gas only then you have options. Ford Motorsports SVO crate engines are available in up to 460 cubic inches with up 560 horse power. If you have a 351M or 400 then the 460 engine will bolt right to the transmission you have (motor mounts may need to be changed). I can't say that your drive line has a chance to handle this engine, but you are probably going to break things even with 385 hp in a 24 year old truck.
Want more? Buy seperate components from Ford Motorsports and build up to a 705 cubic inch engine. I don't know what prices these sell for, but be prepared to see prices exceed 5k.
FYI: All of the Ford Motorsports crate engines are assembled at the Ford Windsor or Cleveland engine plants with all new parts. In other words these engines are new and built by Ford.
Some of these engines and parts are way beyond what the regular truck enthusiasts will desire. Still there are enough people around that will use them in customized trucks to consider them as options for trucks.
Want more? Buy seperate components from Ford Motorsports and build up to a 705 cubic inch engine. I don't know what prices these sell for, but be prepared to see prices exceed 5k.
FYI: All of the Ford Motorsports crate engines are assembled at the Ford Windsor or Cleveland engine plants with all new parts. In other words these engines are new and built by Ford.
Some of these engines and parts are way beyond what the regular truck enthusiasts will desire. Still there are enough people around that will use them in customized trucks to consider them as options for trucks.
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thanks for the information everyone. Mil1ion where can i find a stock 69/70 429 4v engine
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Well there are some for sale in the classifieds on the net.
Once in a while this place has one.
www.autmotiveswap.com
The wreckers is the best place.
in 68 -72 T-Bird,Lincoln,Mercury cars
Once in a while this place has one.
www.autmotiveswap.com
The wreckers is the best place.
in 68 -72 T-Bird,Lincoln,Mercury cars
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If you've decided to go with the 385 class of engine, pass on the 429 since they can be a little hard to find. Get the 460 instead, which are everywhere and pretty cheap, then dump your 5k into the motor. With a stroker kit, head work, cam and a little engine work, you can have a 600 horse fire breather.
