Notices
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Early Eighties Bullnose Ford Truck

engine swap

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 12, 2002 | 12:27 PM
  #1  
kford1's Avatar
kford1
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
engine swap

how hard is it to put a 390 motor into a 86 f-150 that had a 300 in it
 
Reply
Old May 12, 2002 | 02:20 PM
  #2  
rc351w's Avatar
rc351w
Senior User
20 Year Member
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 326
Likes: 0
engine swap

The easiest way is to find a '76 or older F150 that has a 369/390 in it. Your goning to need the motor mount perches, tranny, drive shaft and maybe the rear end for starters.

Have fun, good project if you got the time.
 
Reply
Old May 12, 2002 | 06:46 PM
  #3  
Jimbare's Avatar
Jimbare
all alone in the world
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,038
Likes: 1
From: oklahoma
engine swap

only hard part will be finding a rear sump pan for an f e block. perches are the same six to f e block. what tranny do you have?
 
Reply
Old May 12, 2002 | 08:54 PM
  #4  
kford1's Avatar
kford1
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
engine swap

i have the tranny that came with the motor
 
Reply
Old May 12, 2002 | 09:14 PM
  #5  
Franklin2's Avatar
Franklin2
Moderator
25 Year Member
Photogenic
Community Builder
Community Influencer
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 57,001
Likes: 2,747
From: Virginia
Club FTE Gold Member
engine swap

80-up never came with an FE engine, so I bet there will be lots of issues and engineering involved.
 
Reply
Old May 13, 2002 | 02:03 PM
  #6  
UPVFD30's Avatar
UPVFD30
New User
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
engine swap

 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:25 PM.

story-0
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

Slideshow: The VelociRaptor Expedition gains a lift, upgraded suspension, Brembo brakes, and trail-ready equipment while retaining the stock 440-horsepower EcoBoost V6.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:01:55


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-2
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-7
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE