427 stroker
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Woody at fordstrokers is an expert on stroker engines. He is a wealth of information and supplies a quality product.
Even with a mild build of 1 HP per cubic inch you're talking over 400 HP and who knows torque. Every sub-system in the truck will need upgraded. That means fuel pumps and lines, transmission, rear axle, gears, the list goes on.
Any engine from a reputable builder is hard on the wallet. Add in a stroker and the elevated power levels you need to ensure the rest of the truck can handle the power and get it to the ground. I hope you start with a thick wallet.
Even with a mild build of 1 HP per cubic inch you're talking over 400 HP and who knows torque. Every sub-system in the truck will need upgraded. That means fuel pumps and lines, transmission, rear axle, gears, the list goes on.
Any engine from a reputable builder is hard on the wallet. Add in a stroker and the elevated power levels you need to ensure the rest of the truck can handle the power and get it to the ground. I hope you start with a thick wallet.
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6000lb? How did you manage that? Curb weight for these old 1/2 ton trucks runs from about 4200lb for a reg cab 2wd up to maybe 5000lb max for the extended cab 4x4.
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Best bet is to gut the fuel delivery module inside the tank. Fabricate a pick-up and return line to eliminate the low pressure in-tank pump. Keep the fuel level sensor intact.
You can also eliminate the single/dual function reservoir as well. If you have dual tanks then you need some type of fuel tank selector.
Since you are ditching the factory EFI you need to figure out how to trigger the fuel pump on. Perhaps the FI Tech system has that capability.
That 6000 lbs. rating is with the truck fully loaded. I hope your truck mounted camper is lightweight. You will be pushing or exceeding that 6000 lbs. GVW rating very quickly
You can also eliminate the single/dual function reservoir as well. If you have dual tanks then you need some type of fuel tank selector.
Since you are ditching the factory EFI you need to figure out how to trigger the fuel pump on. Perhaps the FI Tech system has that capability.
That 6000 lbs. rating is with the truck fully loaded. I hope your truck mounted camper is lightweight. You will be pushing or exceeding that 6000 lbs. GVW rating very quickly
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Ford stated that the Warranty was void if any passengers and cargo exceeded the maximum GVWR which is printed on the Certification Label.
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I may be going out on a limb but I think the warranty on his '88 might have expired. Agree that the gross weight should not be exceeded.
I'm wondering why you stuck with/ rebuilt the 8.8? Was it to keep the abs sensor? When the pinion bearings went bad in my 8.8 (3:55 open) I replaced it with a Currie 9" (4:10 Detroit) since I had long ago gone to 35" tires and it was kind of a dog around town.
I'm wondering why you stuck with/ rebuilt the 8.8? Was it to keep the abs sensor? When the pinion bearings went bad in my 8.8 (3:55 open) I replaced it with a Currie 9" (4:10 Detroit) since I had long ago gone to 35" tires and it was kind of a dog around town.
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8.8" introduced in 1983, but the 9" was also available in F150/Bronco thru 1986, thru 1987 on E150.
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I realize the 8.8 was the only rear axle available. A 9" from an older model or from the aftermarket is a direct bolt in and is stronger. The truck stops just fine with ABS since it doesn't work all that great to begin with and I also have disk brakes front and rear.
The C6 does not use the sensor for input. That is also the transmission I have in that truck.
The C6 does not use the sensor for input. That is also the transmission I have in that truck.