460 question
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460 question
howdy, picked up a 84(seems to be a trend) f250 with a 460 and I want to add 4wd to it. The rear is 4.10 and the tranny is a c6. I was thinking of going with a 208 cus I have one in the explorer and haven't had any problems. Any pros or cons? if more cons then pros, what tcase is suggested.
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Your 208 should be fine. If you are that concerned, look into a 205, it will hold up no problem, but also add weight and drag. Is it a stock 460? Also, have you looked into the swap? I have never done one, so I do not know how hard it is, but just something to think about.
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Thanks for the replies and pardon my impatience. The engine came out of a '77 chateau and came with a c6. if a 205 will bolt to a c6, then i'll go that route. To the best of my knowledge everything is stock.
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As was said, you will need a 4x4 tranny. Then any transfer case will bolt to it. Your only option if you stick with the 2wd c6 is a divorced transfer case, and that can be more of a pain to work out.
I would find a 4x4 truck near your year and w/460 engine and buy it for parts. That way you would get the frontend and the driveshafts, transfer case, shifter, etc. A truck with a 351m or 400 might work also.
I would find a 4x4 truck near your year and w/460 engine and buy it for parts. That way you would get the frontend and the driveshafts, transfer case, shifter, etc. A truck with a 351m or 400 might work also.
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I have a 88 F250xl 460
Hello I'm David and i have a ford F250xl with a 460 in it and when i start it and hit the Gas it die's can someone help me with it tell me what i can do to fix it..?
if any one know what it is email me at
dabuck08@yahoo.com
if any one know what it is email me at
dabuck08@yahoo.com
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David start a new post it will work better for you but it sounds to me like carb issues. 88-150 its more than just a few parts here and there your going to need to make your truck 4x4. Like Franklin stated your better off finding a whole parts truck or 4x4 frame.
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dear senior user. I have a 85 f250 with a 460 4x4 it has a 208f. It is a great trans case. I have had trouble with the plastic clips on the shifting forks. It is a light case and easy to pull our. the only plastic in the case. I would go with the 208f It is a stock model for 85.
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