1977 F100 2WD 460 Swap
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11-09-2018, 06:28 PM
460 is a bunch of little things. You will need a larger radiator, exhaust, and a few other things you will find along the way.
400 is easier. 9.5 pistons, a cam that opens the valves, dual exhaust, 4bbl carb if you want, you can double your HP, bring the torque up quite a bit, burn no more gas, not have pay for other stuff and you're going to be fiddling with a transmission anyway so have that one rebuilt. You'll be driving in far less time for far less money. Your '77, brakes, suspension, etc, will be happier with that 400 also.
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400 is easier. 9.5 pistons, a cam that opens the valves, dual exhaust, 4bbl carb if you want, you can double your HP, bring the torque up quite a bit, burn no more gas, not have pay for other stuff and you're going to be fiddling with a transmission anyway so have that one rebuilt. You'll be driving in far less time for far less money. Your '77, brakes, suspension, etc, will be happier with that 400 also.
Serving suggestion.
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460 is a bunch of little things. You will need a larger radiator, exhaust, and a few other things you will find along the way.
400 is easier. 9.5 pistons, a cam that opens the valves, dual exhaust, 4bbl carb if you want, you can double your HP, bring the torque up quite a bit, burn no more gas, not have pay for other stuff and you're going to be fiddling with a transmission anyway so have that one rebuilt. You'll be driving in far less time for far less money. Your '77, brakes, suspension, etc, will be happier with that 400 also.
Serving suggestion.
400 is easier. 9.5 pistons, a cam that opens the valves, dual exhaust, 4bbl carb if you want, you can double your HP, bring the torque up quite a bit, burn no more gas, not have pay for other stuff and you're going to be fiddling with a transmission anyway so have that one rebuilt. You'll be driving in far less time for far less money. Your '77, brakes, suspension, etc, will be happier with that 400 also.
Serving suggestion.
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