motor swap
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motor swap
guys i need some help on a motor swap i have a 78 c/c f600 with a 330 5 speed that needs a new motor i have a 351w based stroker motor that i was going to put in another project but sold it its a 408 alum heads an 9.0 comp for a turbo can this be put in a f600 ease. i know a cam change to a rv type cam will be needed.
i toke a 351w out of a 90 f350 a put a 390 5 years ago with no frame stand changes did not know if this would work on a f600.
wanted to use the 351 so i could have a/c ps pb
thanks in advance
will
p.s. what rear end can i use to get away from the 2 speed rear axle can just the chunk be replaced with something else its a eaton
i toke a 351w out of a 90 f350 a put a 390 5 years ago with no frame stand changes did not know if this would work on a f600.
wanted to use the 351 so i could have a/c ps pb
thanks in advance
will
p.s. what rear end can i use to get away from the 2 speed rear axle can just the chunk be replaced with something else its a eaton
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From: LaGrande,Ore
Motor swap
Hi; not 100% sure, but I think you're right on the edge of motor style change. From FT to 385 series. If you're sure you have a 330 FT ,then I believe your choices are somewhat narrow. While you can put anything you want in, the cost and amount of work involved may not be where you want to go. The FTs used a front motor mt./ timing cover ( two sizes- small snout and large snout ). I believe the 385 series has mounts on the sides of the block like you're used to seeing. Some FE series engines can be used in place of FTs. The bell housings are different between the FT/FE and the 385s. Research this forum, it's still small and you can read it in a short time. It will answer a lot of questions. As far as the 2 speed goes, eaton makes single speeds also, Talk to a heavy truck/ gear shop. Make sure you take axle #s with you. All the info you seek can be had with a little research and a few questions. Good luck OBCB
P.S. Please any more knowledgable people correct me where I'm wrong.
P.S. Please any more knowledgable people correct me where I'm wrong.
