Engine suggestions
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Engine suggestions
Looking to buy a brand new engine for the 78 f150 4x4. Has the 351m in it now but had major knock. Any suggestions on where to find on the internet complete engines to go in the ford? I am in the process of completely re doing the whole truck so will have the transmission gone through also. Thanks in advance
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Here's a place outta the other Carolina... Rebuilt Engines and Rebuilt Motors from CME
I'd step up to a 400 just because I can.
I'd step up to a 400 just because I can.
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Where are you geographically? If shipping is taken out of the equation it might save you a few bucks.
For what its worth, CSD Engines out of Marysville California has a great reputation.
For what its worth, CSD Engines out of Marysville California has a great reputation.
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Usually I would say be different and hop up the 351M or make it a 400 because many people swap over to a 460. But recently I turned to the dark side and bought a 460 myself and giving the 351M the boot lol.
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Do you mean a "crate" motor? Be setting down when you click some of these links....WOW
Engines & Transmissions: JASPER
http://www.summitracing.com/int/sear...tOrder=Default
Performance Crate Engines - Ford - Small-Block - Introduction - Edelbrock, LLC.
ROUSH Performance Crate Engines
Ford Racing Mustang 427ci 535HP Rear Sump Crate Engine M-6007-Z427FRT - Free Shipping
Build the 351M.....http://www.tmeyerinc.com/
O'Reilly's and Auto Zone carry "crate" motors, but they reputation is questionable according to some folks.
Ck out your local machine shops and or automotive performance shops. Shop carefully, its like shopping for a body and paint place.
Engines & Transmissions: JASPER
http://www.summitracing.com/int/sear...tOrder=Default
Performance Crate Engines - Ford - Small-Block - Introduction - Edelbrock, LLC.
ROUSH Performance Crate Engines
Ford Racing Mustang 427ci 535HP Rear Sump Crate Engine M-6007-Z427FRT - Free Shipping
Build the 351M.....http://www.tmeyerinc.com/
O'Reilly's and Auto Zone carry "crate" motors, but they reputation is questionable according to some folks.
Ck out your local machine shops and or automotive performance shops. Shop carefully, its like shopping for a body and paint place.
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The 460 has a lot more aftermarket support which may be important now or later (e.g. more HP, resale, etc.). Just Google "460 crate engine" to get a good batch of options ranging from stone stock to 525 HP race engines.
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Did someone say 460? Then there is only one source and that's Jon Kaase outta Georgia. Jon Kaase Racing Engines - John Kaase Racing Engines
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I got the 460 for cheap already rebuilt. It was gonna be used in a grandfather grandson project but the grandfather past. The father of the grandson finally parted ways with the engine this year. I also bought a 79 Bronco from them.
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I completely fine with the 400. If ican find one complete that would be even better. I want to be able to drop it in and go pretty much. The transmission will be freshened up also.
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