I6?
Dec 12, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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I6?
ok i have been looking a alot a v-8 stuff but earlier 2night i saw something ive wanted. an 83 f150 I6 and i believe it had a 5 speed behind it? for $700. what do u guys think? is it worth it or should i let it go?
Dec 12, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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From: Slippery Rock, PA
Sounds good...go for it...I6 powerrrr
Dec 12, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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I would definitely go for the Ford I6 engine. It is a rock solid built engine that will outlast most truck bodies.
Dec 12, 2006 | 06:27 PM
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From: Slippery Rock, PA
Indeed TallPaul indeed....just look at my gallery...you will know what he's talking about
Dec 12, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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Sounds good, but no 5 spd offered in 83. Probably a 4 spd OD.
Dec 12, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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From: Slippery Rock, PA
It could still be a 5spd.
Dec 12, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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From: La Verne, California
Six In A Row, Make Her Go.
Dec 12, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by broke77f100
It could still be a 5spd.
Not unless it was swapped in from a later truck. They didn't come out until 1988.
Dec 12, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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From: Slippery Rock, PA
That was actually my point Andy.
Dec 12, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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From: shelocta, pa
just don't over rev'm. go for the BIG 6
Dec 12, 2006 | 10:39 PM
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From: Garland Tx
Dont plan on gettin in too much of a hurry but go for it you cant beat the reliabilty.
Dec 13, 2006 | 02:46 PM
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yep checked it out better 2day its 3 spd w/ OD a little rust but i expected that i even got the price down . $650
Dec 13, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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If it is 4x4, for sure grab it.
