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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 09:42 AM
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400 in '76
I have a 400 I want to put in my 76 F150 4x4. Seeing as this engine was not offered in 76s, I was wondering if I would have to do any modifications (besides the perches). I figured the frames were the same from 73-79 but want to make sure. Also will I have any problems trying to get headers to fit?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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If you have the correct perches, it will fit and the headers will work fine.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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If the existing motor in the truck is a 351M then you are set man it will bolt right in.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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Thats what I thought. I just wanted to make sure.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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What motor is in there now?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 11:18 PM
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Probably a 360
 
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NCL,
considering the fact that the 351M/400 wasn't available until 1977 I would there won't be one in it.

Probably a 360.
 
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Theres a 300 L6 in it now. Its stripped down to bare frame so it will be easy to swap. According to the VIN it originally had a 360 but a previous owner swapped it out for the 300.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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Thank you Mil1ion I wasnt sure if they came in 76 or not I didnt realize this until a day or so later. My bad, now I know and knowing is half the battle.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 01:22 AM
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You will need a transmission to bolt to the 400, b/c the 300 has a different bell housing pattern than the 400.
You could get a transmission from a truck with a 351M, 400, or 460(all have same bell housing pattern).
 
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