odd question about 400
odd question about 400
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From: bangor maine
odd question about 400
i have a94 ford f-150 it had a 300 6 in it i pulled that and am now puttin in a 400 v8 i got a silly question can i still use my power stear box that is off my 300 or do i have to buy a power stearing pump for a 400 motor and use that? I bought a new alternator and that and another question is does anyone know where i can buy pullys for a 400 no junk yards around here carry something that old and im pullin my hair out trying to figure out how to mkae this work any answers or pointing me in the right direction would be awesome thanks
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From: Virginia
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You have the stuff there I suppose, so you can probably tell pretty quickly if it will work or not. Also, you need to check older junkyards out in the country that have lots of room, and require you to walk in and get the parts yourself. There should be plenty of 351m and 400's in the junkyards. Look under the hood of old LTD's and such.
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I am doing the same thing with my 89 but I am replacing a 302. Did your truck have air conditioning? I am wondering if I can hook up the compressor to the 400 or get a new compressor?
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Just a suggestion-
Whenever you do an engine conversion, (300-6 to 400, or 400 to 460, whatever) it is best to find a donor vehicle as much like yours as possible with the right motor in order to obtain all of those little brackets and pieces. Even if that motor does not run. You can usually pick up a whole vehicle that is smashed up or not running for very few $$. It also lets you compare stuff side to side. You won't be running to the salvage yard for every little piece, or fabricating, or making do with some cobble job. It will save you $$ in gas, time, and also junkyard prices! Watch for one with a good radiator tho, you may need it
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Whenever you do an engine conversion, (300-6 to 400, or 400 to 460, whatever) it is best to find a donor vehicle as much like yours as possible with the right motor in order to obtain all of those little brackets and pieces. Even if that motor does not run. You can usually pick up a whole vehicle that is smashed up or not running for very few $$. It also lets you compare stuff side to side. You won't be running to the salvage yard for every little piece, or fabricating, or making do with some cobble job. It will save you $$ in gas, time, and also junkyard prices! Watch for one with a good radiator tho, you may need it
over!
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From: bangor maine
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no i didnt have air conditioning on my 6 or in my 8 i found a place where i could buy all the pullys that was the only thing that was holding me back. I think i will have to find an old power stearing pump becayse im really not sure if the one i got will work time will tell because we are getting down to crunch time im just waiting on getting my C6 rebuilt and thats gonna cost some serious cash flow after that is rebuilt i hsould be all set to drop it in i say that now but you know as well as I there will be a little snag somewhere cause this isnt as easy as i thought 
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You can buy a video on how to rebuild the C-6 and save a bundle. The videos are good quality and don't leave anything out, in fact they show how to improve your transmission. It's not as hard as it seems, just take your VCR to where your re-build will be done, so you don't have to go back and forth. I highly recommend this, you'll find that transmission re-building is easier than a lot of other tasks you've done.
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Rocky, didn't I just see you in another forum? Ditto the transmission tape. You can get a good one on eBay by Badshoe productions for about $25. I have the tape and it is excellent! One thing that could be stressed more in the tape is absolute cleanliness. Keep the work area and parts as free of particles of any sort as you can, even rag lint. Any particle can find it's way back into the valve body and cause problems.
Use a transmission line filter or even a remote mount oil filter assy with a Purolator filter on it. Change the "little" line filter after a month, and then annually after that. Change the Purolator remote mount every other year. Use the Purolator for the very fine particles it will filter out compared to other brands, trust me on this :-) You can also get hydraulic oil filter$ from a hydraulic parts distributor.
The little WIX #58964 line filters run about $16 each and can be used on power steering return lines also. The remote mount will be cheaper in the long run. The remote mount also adds some cooling capacity!
Don't forget to epoxy a couple of magnets in the tranny pan also.
Get a magnetic drain plug for your engine!
Use a transmission line filter or even a remote mount oil filter assy with a Purolator filter on it. Change the "little" line filter after a month, and then annually after that. Change the Purolator remote mount every other year. Use the Purolator for the very fine particles it will filter out compared to other brands, trust me on this :-) You can also get hydraulic oil filter$ from a hydraulic parts distributor.
The little WIX #58964 line filters run about $16 each and can be used on power steering return lines also. The remote mount will be cheaper in the long run. The remote mount also adds some cooling capacity!
Don't forget to epoxy a couple of magnets in the tranny pan also.
Get a magnetic drain plug for your engine!
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From: bangor maine
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hmm never thought about doing it myself.. but the thought of saving some serious $$ is deft worth it. Im getting prices of around $1,000 bucks to rebuild my c6 but i dont want a regular rebuild i want race. Like kevlar bands and stuff and i guess thats where the big costs comes into play. then i was like why not order one from TCI at that price they have race trannys for around 800 or so but im not really sure i wanted to put a shift kit in it also and i guess for the c6 its a pain my problem is i dont know much about trannies and I think that i might get into something i dont know whazt to do maybe lack of confadince?
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From: Porterfield
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Ok I have a Buddie that rebuilds tranny for a living, and I've been down to his shop shooting the local bull from time to time. And if you never looked inside a auto tranny there lots of little pieces that if fall out you'll never know where they came from.
IN the valve body alone there's 11 little ***** that control fluid flow, Loose one of them and the tranny's junk.
Talk about Kevlar clutches , that's racing stuff not intended for the street.
Here's something to think about, Just because it made for RACING dosn't make it Great for the street.
Something's that are made for racing are on the ragged edge and not intended for street use.
Racing Trannies are made to go fast, But how long does it take to run the 1/4 mile. 15 sec. if you have a slug, 10 to 9 sec. for a respectable street car.
How long does it take to drive from your home to the Drag strip??
IN the valve body alone there's 11 little ***** that control fluid flow, Loose one of them and the tranny's junk.
Talk about Kevlar clutches , that's racing stuff not intended for the street.
Here's something to think about, Just because it made for RACING dosn't make it Great for the street.
Something's that are made for racing are on the ragged edge and not intended for street use.
Racing Trannies are made to go fast, But how long does it take to run the 1/4 mile. 15 sec. if you have a slug, 10 to 9 sec. for a respectable street car.
How long does it take to drive from your home to the Drag strip??
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Awwwww, C'mon guys, if I can do it anyone can do it. After cleaning, we tacked a white bedsheet down on a picnic table, and tacked molding all the way around the tabletop to catch any small parts that may try to escape. The videos are truly excellent, but be sure to use a tv and VCR that can be put right where you're doing the job. We also used a new torque converter, and the truck turned out better than we expected. I'd do it again in a heartbeat, the big transmission boogey-man is gone.
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I should have made it clear I was agreeing about the racing stuff.
I have one of those tapes and have just purchased a rebuild kit with a new band, bushings, and modulator for a C6. I have a large heavy metal shelf with a large bent lip all around on the bottom side. I intend to use the shelf upside down with 3 welded corners on top of a piece of 3/4 plywood held up by sawhorses. The 4th corner will drain into a 5 gallon bucket with a piece of window screen and rag dished in over the top to catch any small part. I also have a tranny shop down the street with an old guy that I know that will answer questions If I need it. I also have a Haynes Ford tranny manual and a big Motors transmission book.
I have one of those tapes and have just purchased a rebuild kit with a new band, bushings, and modulator for a C6. I have a large heavy metal shelf with a large bent lip all around on the bottom side. I intend to use the shelf upside down with 3 welded corners on top of a piece of 3/4 plywood held up by sawhorses. The 4th corner will drain into a 5 gallon bucket with a piece of window screen and rag dished in over the top to catch any small part. I also have a tranny shop down the street with an old guy that I know that will answer questions If I need it. I also have a Haynes Ford tranny manual and a big Motors transmission book.
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From: Coutts Canada
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$1000 to rebuild a C6? Its only costing me $500 to rebiuld my C6 with a shift kit and 2000 rpm stall.
82' Flareside: zoom zoom doesn't even begin to describe it
2/4 Drop
Soon to have 325hp 351 Clevo
(maybe more,in a 3600lb truck)
Backed by a C6 with a 2000 rpm stall and a 3.50 9 incher
American Racing AR-23 (series 23) wheels
Upgraded interior
Soon to have a kick @$$ stereo
82' Flareside: zoom zoom doesn't even begin to describe it
2/4 Drop
Soon to have 325hp 351 Clevo
(maybe more,in a 3600lb truck)
Backed by a C6 with a 2000 rpm stall and a 3.50 9 incher
American Racing AR-23 (series 23) wheels
Upgraded interior
Soon to have a kick @$$ stereo
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A basic rebuild kit costs $60 on ebay, $100 at a parts store, and if you need any other hard parts they can be had. Check at a good parts store for a reman torque converter (don't re-use your old one), or get a modified unit if you have a engine application that requires it.