89 f150 engine swap:
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89 f150 engine swap:
I have a nice 89 f150 with a 302 engine and 5 speed.
I have recently purchased a 25ft travel trailer. I seem to lack enough power to manuver the trailer. I am wondering about the posibity of replacing the 302 and tran. with a 351 and an automatic transmission.
If anone has any sugustions please e-mail me rdavenp@family-net.net
Thanks Bob
I have recently purchased a 25ft travel trailer. I seem to lack enough power to manuver the trailer. I am wondering about the posibity of replacing the 302 and tran. with a 351 and an automatic transmission.
If anone has any sugustions please e-mail me rdavenp@family-net.net
Thanks Bob
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89 f150 engine swap:
I would suggest the same!! try different ratio in the rear (in the front also if it is a 4x4). I would also suggest doing some engine mods to pick up some power. A good exhaust job along with possibly a chip could go a long way for under $500.00.
I personally dont believe that a 351 is worth the trouble to swap out! Now a 460 is a totally different question!
1988 Ford F250 4x4, 5.0 liter (soon to be Roller 5.0), AOD tranny, 2.5 Dual exhaust, Headman Shortyheaders, 33" BFG's Mud Terrain
1980 Ford F100, with 1988 5.0L Roller (carburated), T-5 five speed Borg Warner World Class Transmission, 31 spline 9" 3.73 posi , and a bunch more!! 13.78 quarter mile.
I personally dont believe that a 351 is worth the trouble to swap out! Now a 460 is a totally different question!
1988 Ford F250 4x4, 5.0 liter (soon to be Roller 5.0), AOD tranny, 2.5 Dual exhaust, Headman Shortyheaders, 33" BFG's Mud Terrain
1980 Ford F100, with 1988 5.0L Roller (carburated), T-5 five speed Borg Warner World Class Transmission, 31 spline 9" 3.73 posi , and a bunch more!! 13.78 quarter mile.
