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Major Project!!
Ok i have a 1992 F-150 5.0L V8 Auto 4x2, and im wanting to drop a 460ci engine in it, convert it to a 5spd manual, and 4x4. First off, is all this possible. if so how much would it cost me. plus is there any certian order i need to do it in.
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First off, anything's possible. It's just a matter of skill and money.
You've got a couple decisions to make. Do you want the beefier 3/4 ton axles? You're going to be swapping in a 3/4 drivetrain. Depending on how hard you run this rig, you might need the stronger axles to go with the big power plant. Also, do you want a solid front axle or a TTB?
If you do, you're going to end up with basically a 3/4 ton truck that's going to cost you a lot more than it would just to buy a 3/4 ton truck.
Except with a weaker frame. If you just want to do it because you can, then there's no problem with that.
No matter what you decide, you're going to need to buy a parts truck. At some point, you're probably going to need to fab something up, so you should have access to a welder.
If you buy a 3/4 ton or 1 ton 4x4 truck with a 460 and a ZF, you're going to get all your parts in one place.
You've got a couple decisions to make. Do you want the beefier 3/4 ton axles? You're going to be swapping in a 3/4 drivetrain. Depending on how hard you run this rig, you might need the stronger axles to go with the big power plant. Also, do you want a solid front axle or a TTB?
If you do, you're going to end up with basically a 3/4 ton truck that's going to cost you a lot more than it would just to buy a 3/4 ton truck.
Except with a weaker frame. If you just want to do it because you can, then there's no problem with that. No matter what you decide, you're going to need to buy a parts truck. At some point, you're probably going to need to fab something up, so you should have access to a welder.
If you buy a 3/4 ton or 1 ton 4x4 truck with a 460 and a ZF, you're going to get all your parts in one place.
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Originally Posted by andym
If you buy a 3/4 ton or 1 ton 4x4 truck with a 460 and a ZF, you're going to get all your parts in one place.
Last edited by HardScrabble; Nov 28, 2004 at 03:35 PM.
