Ford 400, the good, the bad, the ugly?
#46
10-26-2018, 10:28 PM
Thanks again for all the replies. I have found a couple of cheaper 400's and ill probably give them a shot just due to cost. For what Im getting either one for, Ill likely look into a cam, timing set, intake, carb and headers and see how it does.
Just a quick reply to the diesel stuff. Ive had lots of gas trucks and lots of diesels over the years, and the only place where I have found the diesel to fall a little short, is winter starting, and the oil change (IF using synthetic all year around) are a little more expensive. For my vehicle uses, and how much I drive, a diesel is superior in every other way, fuel economy, power, reliability, you name it. IF I had the time on my hands I would go with a diesel swap for sure, just no darn time.
Just a quick reply to the diesel stuff. Ive had lots of gas trucks and lots of diesels over the years, and the only place where I have found the diesel to fall a little short, is winter starting, and the oil change (IF using synthetic all year around) are a little more expensive. For my vehicle uses, and how much I drive, a diesel is superior in every other way, fuel economy, power, reliability, you name it. IF I had the time on my hands I would go with a diesel swap for sure, just no darn time.
#47
10-27-2018, 07:26 AM
Post Fiend
The 400 does have the same bellhousing bolt pattern as the 385 series, and it also has the same oiling issues as the 351C but these are easily correctable.
3-4 times what it's worth? Since a 325 HP 400 could be built for the same cost as a 374 HP 460, I'm really not sure why someone would say it isn't money well spent on the smaller and lighter engine. At a certain point it does make sense to go with the larger 385 series engine, but in my opinion that is well beyond 400HP.
So what's the WORST part about the 400? People will always talk trash because "It ain't a 460!" LOL!
if I were going to go to the trouble to swap in a 460 - it would have to be a 500+ HP engine.
3-4 times what it's worth? Since a 325 HP 400 could be built for the same cost as a 374 HP 460, I'm really not sure why someone would say it isn't money well spent on the smaller and lighter engine. At a certain point it does make sense to go with the larger 385 series engine, but in my opinion that is well beyond 400HP.
So what's the WORST part about the 400? People will always talk trash because "It ain't a 460!" LOL!
if I were going to go to the trouble to swap in a 460 - it would have to be a 500+ HP engine.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
calazo
335 Series- 5.8/351M, 6.6/400, 351 Cleveland
18
05-19-2004 03:01 PM
justind
335 Series- 5.8/351M, 6.6/400, 351 Cleveland
5
01-26-2002 01:32 AM