Engine swap questions
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Engine swap questions
Hey, I'm kinda new to cars and what not but I do know a little bit. I have a '93 f-150 XLT 2WD with an EFI 300 in it and an E40D tranny. I have a regular cab with an 8' bed. I was thinking about starting a project to take the 300 out and put a 460 in there just to have some fun and learn a lil about cars.
I was just wondering what all I'd have to change out while keeping cost down a good bit.. I'm still in high school and I am trying to learn more about cars and have someone that will help me out with it once i get the funds to do it.
Thanx in advance for any suggestions!!
I was just wondering what all I'd have to change out while keeping cost down a good bit.. I'm still in high school and I am trying to learn more about cars and have someone that will help me out with it once i get the funds to do it.
Thanx in advance for any suggestions!!
Last edited by Clayton2021; May 23, 2005 at 07:48 PM.
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Hey Clayton, in a word....DON'T! Unfortunatly the days of dropping in a bigger engine just for grins died in the mid 70's. Now you have to contend with intricate emissions and computer systems. A bigger block means replacing almost everything that goes with it. Hoses, vaccum lines, wire harnesses, sensors, cpu, linkage, radiator, exaust, etc... In the end it could cost you more than a new truck. And with a 460 you can look forward to about 8mpg city and 14hwy. A stock 460 is rated at about 260bhp at 4200 rpm. Your 300 with the right parts could surpass that for a lot less money. Good luck, Karl........
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The 460 is rated relatively low from the factory in horsepower, but its thetorque that whips things - and the 460 has alot of that.
Be prepared to spend alot of money. Better bet? Find an F350 with a 460 in it already.
Be prepared to spend alot of money. Better bet? Find an F350 with a 460 in it already.
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Sell your truck and buy a 250 or 350 with the 460 is definitly your best bet if your set on the big engine.
If your set on swapping a 460 into the truck you have and find someone to fund you with deep pockets, L&L Performance makes alot of goodies for dropping a 460 into your truck. They have alot of their products over at Jeffs Bronco Graveyard. It's always fun to look whats available anyways!
If your set on swapping a 460 into the truck you have and find someone to fund you with deep pockets, L&L Performance makes alot of goodies for dropping a 460 into your truck. They have alot of their products over at Jeffs Bronco Graveyard. It's always fun to look whats available anyways!
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Just look for an F250/350 with a 460 in it, i just picked mine up a couple weeks ago which is running excellent for 1600 dollars, my first vehicle. The power is great, i wasnt expecting it out of this massive truck, anyway the point is sell yours, buy one with a 460 in it already, its just better that way.one warning THE GAS WILL KILL YOU. get a smaller vehicle if possible to go along with it, i hate to say it but i might find myself behind the wheel of a little honda, that way i can even out the gas.
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Or keep the six. There are a lot of people who love them. No doubt one of if not the best engine ford ever made.
Look at the forums and tech stuff and you will get an idea. Heard quite a bit about adding turbos too.
http://www.fordsix.com/
Look at the forums and tech stuff and you will get an idea. Heard quite a bit about adding turbos too.
http://www.fordsix.com/
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