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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 04:11 PM
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need a new engine for a 79 ford

im looking for a remanufactured engine for my 79 f-150 4x4. what i want is a 400, but i was wondering if any of you new any good places where i could get a remanufactured engine at a good price. thanks
 
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 04:33 PM
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need a new engine for a 79 ford

Talk to NAPA, CarQuest, or any of the "professional" parts stores.

Jasper makes good remanufactured units.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2003 | 07:08 PM
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need a new engine for a 79 ford

I bought a 351M from Autozone; remanned by Recon. It's only five months old now, but it has been good so far. the prices were pretty good, although it's only got a one year warranty.

Good Luck!

78 F250 4X4 351m, 4 spd, np205
 
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Old Jul 7, 2003 | 11:07 PM
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need a new engine for a 79 ford

i went to the ford place and they ordered one for me but i have a few friends there
 
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Old Jul 9, 2003 | 12:49 AM
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There's a website called rebuiltengines.com and they have what you're looking for for $1499 but i'd recommend from experience with the 400, to get a 390 instead. it is a more dependable engine than the Modified engines(351, 400) it sells for $1699. it's a big block and its an older engine so it packs alot bigger punch than the 400. but just a suggestion. my buddy's brother has an old truck with a 400 that just blew up. My buddy just got a 68 f-100 with a new 390 and it runs like a top.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2003 | 01:46 AM
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need a new engine for a 79 ford

A 390 will not bolt up to where a 400 was without lots of changes and money. A 390 isn't called a big block it is an FE.
 
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