help with my 1981
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help with my 1981
hi guys well im new to this form and i got a 1981 ranger f150 i'd like to fix up however i dont know what route to take, my engine is an old 351 or some ppl say its the 400 i dont know if i should overhaul it or replace it with a gt40 5.0 engine off an explorer or something what do you guys suggest i need some tips and advice thnks, heres a pic of my truck uo at the dunes...
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Welcome to the forum, xdroogx!
You will get alot of assistance from very knowledgeable people. Take time and do a little reading of previous posts... it provides a wealth of information. Also, there is a "search" button at the top of the page, which will help you in your quest for ideas.
You will get alot of assistance from very knowledgeable people. Take time and do a little reading of previous posts... it provides a wealth of information. Also, there is a "search" button at the top of the page, which will help you in your quest for ideas.
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What do you plan to do with this truck? If you are going to keep the tires near stock size, run mostly empty all the time, and drive it daily, I would agree with the 5.0. If you are going to run large tires, and play around in the sand, and not worry about fuel mileage, I would get a larger engine. If you have a 400, I would keep it, and go to the 351m/400 forum on this board and get some ideas on how to build up the 400. You may also get a idea of how to tell if it's a 351m or a 400.
