92-96 351 shortbox question

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Feb 17, 2006 | 11:56 AM

fatblok

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92-96 351 shortbox question

which models of the f150 can i get a 92-96 4wd regular cab shortbox with a 351. did any of these come with manual trans or are they all autos. finally what years are best for mods as far the computer goes ie cam swap, stroker...etc.

thanks a ton guys

Feb 17, 2006 | 12:40 PM

AD1995

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I'm doing this from memory someone hide all of my 92-96 info. XLT and Eddie Bauer I know for sure came in short beds with 4wd. I know at the end of 96 run Ford had a discount on Eddie Bauer with Manual trans, and some of them had 4wd but I'm not sure what engine whre in them. Side note the pricing was really good because I really thought about getting one. That all said the 351 did come with a manual so it should be possible. I've never seen a truck with all of these options but I only buys autos. Hope this helps.

Feb 17, 2006 | 12:43 PM

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The 351 in F150's was not available with a manual transmission aside from 88. If there are any with a manual after that, it wasn't the ZF 5speed, and they are too few to find.

Feb 17, 2006 | 08:24 PM

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If you want it to stay factory, then you are screwed. If you are willing to swap, then there are a bunch of trucks that meet your description.

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Feb 17, 2006 | 11:52 PM

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so none of these can take a cam swap or displacement increase while maintaining the ford fuel injection?

Feb 18, 2006 | 12:14 AM

jasoncar40

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You can find XLT's that are 4x4 reg cab with a short box, and a 5-speed. The only thing is that you will have to settle for a 302. I have one (pics in gallery), and I like it alot.

Feb 18, 2006 | 07:10 AM

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If you are careful with cam selection, the stock computer can run fine with it. It will likely need to get tuned if the displacement is increased very much.