engine swap
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From: Bend,OR
not sure on the hitch , you should probably measure it up and take into consideration of the gas tank out back.
to put a 460 in can be done. try a search. it will require a different transmission, motor mounts, motor towers and some minor exhaust work.
why not just do a 5.8 swap. its a direct bolt in to the tranny and you can reuse a good portion of the parts from the 302. do a search for 302-351w swap
to put a 460 in can be done. try a search. it will require a different transmission, motor mounts, motor towers and some minor exhaust work.
why not just do a 5.8 swap. its a direct bolt in to the tranny and you can reuse a good portion of the parts from the 302. do a search for 302-351w swap
Mountain Pass
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From: Madison/CT
hey GVSU141, i'm currently thinkin about the same exact idea, and was wondering if you had made any progress. I got my hands on a fresh 460 with an A4od trans. Also have the whole donor truck for computer and misc stuff.
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From: Thayne, WY
With the low HP rating of the 460, the 351 is the better bet. Plus 10MPG all the time with the 460, kinda hurts the wallet, alot worse than the 302 or 351. Do a search on pros and cons of each engine.
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From: iowa
Originally Posted by 80Bronco94
With the low HP rating of the 460, the 351 is the better bet. Plus 10MPG all the time with the 460, kinda hurts the wallet, alot worse than the 302 or 351. Do a search on pros and cons of each engine.
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From: Thayne, WY
I was just mentioning the 351 as an option. In that time period the 460 was rated at 210HP, the 351 @ 200HP or the 351 out of a Lightning 240 hp. The lightning engine is a direct plug and play swap for trucks running the 5.8, can be done with minor work in a 302. Check my gallery for pics.
