Newbie here, some quick questions...
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Newbie here, some quick questions...
whats up everyone, I'm Toohey. I got some questions about engine swaps. Now I did do a search and got some answers but I still have some questions for you. I apologize if they have been asked before.
Simply I am looking at picking up 80 - 86 F150. I do have a certain body styles I'm looking for but I don't think its relevant right now. I was reading some posts about the 300 and 302 and there pros and cons. Now I am not interested in off-roading all that much, although I hope the truck handles snow better than my mustang. I just love the way the older trucks look. Lifted with a loud exhaust, ahh just beautiful. So I think the 302 would be better suited for the sound and I like speed so I think that would be the way to go.
Now I am one of those people where stock is not good enough so how hard would it be to drop a 351 or 460 (Prefer) in its place. I know its been done but do they make a kit is there certain issues that come with the engine swap or should I just keep the 302 and build that up.
Again I apologize if the above questions have been asked a lot before.
Thanks for the help everyone. Happy truckin!
Toohey
Simply I am looking at picking up 80 - 86 F150. I do have a certain body styles I'm looking for but I don't think its relevant right now. I was reading some posts about the 300 and 302 and there pros and cons. Now I am not interested in off-roading all that much, although I hope the truck handles snow better than my mustang. I just love the way the older trucks look. Lifted with a loud exhaust, ahh just beautiful. So I think the 302 would be better suited for the sound and I like speed so I think that would be the way to go.
Now I am one of those people where stock is not good enough so how hard would it be to drop a 351 or 460 (Prefer) in its place. I know its been done but do they make a kit is there certain issues that come with the engine swap or should I just keep the 302 and build that up.
Again I apologize if the above questions have been asked a lot before.
Thanks for the help everyone. Happy truckin!
Toohey
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Actually after reading the threads for about 2 hours in the Inline six section, 302 and 460 sections I think I am going to go with the inline six. Better gas mileage is a big plus for me I drive 50 miles to work so that would be better for work driving even though I won't be driving it daily it will still help. Plus the 300 is better for towing, or so I've read and I know eventually I will have to tow so I'm going to stick with the 300. So thanks guys.
