View Poll Results: What Engine?
Ford
134
85.90%
GM
16
10.26%
MoPar
2
1.28%
Other
4
2.56%
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What Engine?
Postmaster
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From: La Verne, California
"777", you are entirely correct in your revised question about my post.
I'm making a Point.
It may be semantics to some, but using the incorrect word while attempting to communicate their P.o.V is irksome.
Spelling errors happen, but proper word useage is a must or would you rather read about an indiviuals Opinion (emotions) or their P.o.V. (facts) on a specific subject.
Though most will still deliberately confuse the 2 & use P.o.V. when they're actually basing they're statements solely on an Oppinion.
I'm making a Point.
It may be semantics to some, but using the incorrect word while attempting to communicate their P.o.V is irksome.
Spelling errors happen, but proper word useage is a must or would you rather read about an indiviuals Opinion (emotions) or their P.o.V. (facts) on a specific subject.
Though most will still deliberately confuse the 2 & use P.o.V. when they're actually basing they're statements solely on an Oppinion.
Last edited by Col Flashman; Nov 27, 2005 at 04:41 PM.
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Joined: Apr 2002
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Mad,
No I don't. At the risk of offending some, the 351/400M is not generally considered a motor that can be tweaked to put out gobs of power. I don't remember why though. There are a few articles on the net about building up the M motor, but unless you have one already or are getting one for free, the consensus is go W or C. There seems to be very little in the way of aftermarket goodies for the M as well.
(I'm no expert on these motors. I just do a LOT of research on anything before I make my choices...That and the fact that I love research.)
No I don't. At the risk of offending some, the 351/400M is not generally considered a motor that can be tweaked to put out gobs of power. I don't remember why though. There are a few articles on the net about building up the M motor, but unless you have one already or are getting one for free, the consensus is go W or C. There seems to be very little in the way of aftermarket goodies for the M as well.
(I'm no expert on these motors. I just do a LOT of research on anything before I make my choices...That and the fact that I love research.)
Posting Guru
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Shasta Lake, Ca.
I understand.. I have a 352M400 in a 77 LTD2 wagon and its a pullin monster.. works great.. Im planning on tranplating it in my 60 .. so I end up with the 351M400 and a C6 tranny. and Im also going to yank the center form the 9in rearend thats in it also.. So all the gears match.. 
the wagon evens runs the P series thats a match for my tires on the truck.. so I should be able to get the speedo to work right 
the wagon evens runs the P series thats a match for my tires on the truck.. so I should be able to get the speedo to work right
Last edited by Madathlon; Nov 27, 2005 at 07:14 PM.
Cargo Master
Joined: May 2003
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From: Earth
Originally Posted by ferguson777
Mad,
No I don't. At the risk of offending some, the 351/400M is not generally considered a motor that can be tweaked to put out gobs of power. I don't remember why though. There are a few articles on the net about building up the M motor, but unless you have one already or are getting one for free, the consensus is go W or C. There seems to be very little in the way of aftermarket goodies for the M as well.
(I'm no expert on these motors. I just do a LOT of research on anything before I make my choices...That and the fact that I love research.)
No I don't. At the risk of offending some, the 351/400M is not generally considered a motor that can be tweaked to put out gobs of power. I don't remember why though. There are a few articles on the net about building up the M motor, but unless you have one already or are getting one for free, the consensus is go W or C. There seems to be very little in the way of aftermarket goodies for the M as well.
(I'm no expert on these motors. I just do a LOT of research on anything before I make my choices...That and the fact that I love research.)
http://www.tmeyerinc.com/400Fordpg4.htm
Last edited by 53fatfndr; Nov 27, 2005 at 09:58 PM.
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Durham NC
Speedometer matching is much easier than it used to be since the same basic trannys are being used on so many different vehicles. Speedometer shops have a wealth of speedo gear ratios to choose from for cable driven speedos plus there are external gear ratio converters if your application falls outside the range available. Then there are electronic speedos that do without the cable entirely. The Dolphin speedo I have uses an electronic signal generator in the tranny. To calibrate it you just need a measured section of highway. at the start of the measured mile you punch the calibration button, drive at any speed to the end of the section, stop and push the button again. It accurately calibrates the speedometer, odometer and trip miles indicator. It can be recalibrated at any time.
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From: Indianapolis, Indiana
FoMoCo All The Way!
I am running a yellow 351 W
Kyle
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=19760
I am running a yellow 351 W
Kyle
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=19760
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From: Indianapolis, Indiana
Originally Posted by AXracer
Easy now, EVERYONE is entitled to their own opinions as well as the right to build their truck the way they see fit without being criticized by anyone who does not share their exact vision. That's the whole root of customizing and hot rodding! There is plenty of room for all of us on here and we can all learn something from each other. If it looks like a duck, it is a duck no matter what kind of feed it's powered by.
Im out
Kyle
Tuned
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Marryville, Tennessee
Originally Posted by fatfenders56
I had a T-Bird SC back in '89 (seems like a LONG time ago) and that was an awesome combo with a 5 speed trans. Would chirp the tires in all 5 gears. Still my favorite ''new'' car of all time. What a great choice for an effie