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Sep 16, 2014 | 04:44 PM

garm59

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49 F1 weight

does anyone know the weight of a 1949 f1 flat 6.My title is from Iowa,MI.titles show weight. thanks

Sep 16, 2014 | 04:45 PM

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In the neighborhood of 3200 pounds.

Sep 16, 2014 | 04:51 PM

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Here's the factory '51 chart. Would be the same as '49. Stu

Sep 16, 2014 | 05:03 PM

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thanks for quick reply. I am planning suspension & hp needed for driveline change,info helps greatly. thanks again GARM I want to keep ford motor & trans. 302 or 351 auto maybe,looking for comfort more than speed,but faster is better. Any suggestions or info would be greatly appreacated.thanks again.

Sep 16, 2014 | 05:08 PM

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Thanks truckdog,spec charts are always good to have.

Sep 16, 2014 | 11:34 PM

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You will find a bunch of choices, even staying with Ford only. I am running a 289/C4/9" combo and it works well for what I use it for (DD around town mostly). Many people like the AOD style transmissions for the extra OD gearing.

Sep 17, 2014 | 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by garm59

A 289 or 302 is plenty of engine for these trucks. Pair that with a C-4 or AOD (if lots of freeway driving) if you want an auto or a Tremec for a manual.

Of course I don't follow my own advice and am installing a Ford Coyote 5.0 and Tremec in the wife's truck. Since I was going to do EFI anyway the cost difference between a 302 and the 5.0 was negligible and I'm kind of a high tech guy.