5.4L noticeable differences?
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I'm more of a pre-EFI type guy, but I want this truck to become my everyday truck. I've had it for many years, but been sitting the last 10... It was my first ever ride. I'm looking to rebuild it with modern touches, such as EFI, OD 5 or 6 speed manual, cup holder, the F350 brake upgrade, etc... All the while using it for towing, off-roading (it already has 7" lift, but plan to lower it back down), maybe snow plowing if my bronco breaks down, foul weather daily driver, (save the '48 F1 for the nice days), etc...
Even though we don't have emissions testing up here, I don't want to have to worry 10 years down the road. And gas mileage would be beneficial as any old engine I could put in there ain't gonna do as well.
Not looking for high HP or TQ, as just getting it to run would be spendy enough, but looking at the numbers on wikipedia, the 3v seemed better, but the seat of the pants feel was what I was curious about. Either engine by itself I would think would cost the same in a junkyard. So I would want the better bang for the buck.
Even though we don't have emissions testing up here, I don't want to have to worry 10 years down the road. And gas mileage would be beneficial as any old engine I could put in there ain't gonna do as well.
Not looking for high HP or TQ, as just getting it to run would be spendy enough, but looking at the numbers on wikipedia, the 3v seemed better, but the seat of the pants feel was what I was curious about. Either engine by itself I would think would cost the same in a junkyard. So I would want the better bang for the buck.
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Well Kevin, here's my reasoning: I have my '78 F150. If all else fails this is the one I will keep. I also have my '85 F150 that went belly up. It has the EFI 302 (still runs, just no gears) and would make a good donor, but it just doesn't have the torque I'm looking for. Therefor the 5.4L thought crossed my mind. I've been looking for something older, like a '57-60 F350 for a shop truck/tow rig. Just not having any luck. Besides, I have a few sitting in the yard already, lol. So I thought, why not just combine them all into the one I already have. Can't have too many projects, ya know, lol.
I suppose yer talking about yer Tbird?
I suppose yer talking about yer Tbird?
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yep talking bout the bird . been catching a lot of it from several sources that want me to put the 4.6 and 4r70w in the 53 . sorry i like my 4.6 but i LOVE my flathead so .......... hey i was only giving you a lil crud to get ya fired up to scott . i think it's a good idea myself , besides what fun is it doing the same as the next guy . buy the way i wish we woulda known bout you wanting a 57 . you seen twises / tims silver and black 57 3/4 ton 2wd on our usual hangout ??? he sold it , fairly cheaply too . a nicely dressed out mod woulda looked cool as hades in place of the 292 !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks. Buddy of mine has a v10 1 ton. He's had a few problems with the engine, and has been something I've heard about those v10's. But who knows. Actually whatever comes along at the right price is what I'll probably end up with.