What new crate engine to swap on my 79' manual F250 4x4?
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Mountain Pass
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What new crate engine to swap on my 79' manual F250 4x4?
My 79' dent is a dream, it goes smooth and solid but... I'd like to have a stronger motorplant, what crate engine would you advice as a direct swap, something around 400HP but still pretty reliable...
Will my 4 speeds stick hold this kind of power?
Thanks in advance for any advice, thanks.
Will my 4 speeds stick hold this kind of power?
Thanks in advance for any advice, thanks.
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4x4 since it's listed in subject and signature line would be my guess :-) .
351/400 - can get all the way up to 600HP in a TMeyer stroked 444 if you got the $ - don't forget drivetrain upgrades to support that much HP as well.
Plenty of discussions in this forum about milder upgrades that are much easier on the wallet and get you noticeably more punch out of old yeller.
351/400 - can get all the way up to 600HP in a TMeyer stroked 444 if you got the $ - don't forget drivetrain upgrades to support that much HP as well.
Plenty of discussions in this forum about milder upgrades that are much easier on the wallet and get you noticeably more punch out of old yeller.
Mountain Pass
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400 hp is not asking for a lot if you don't mind the gas mileage. Big cubic inches. Warmed over 460. At 400 hp, super reliable. Streetable. Low rpm and not a lot of money. Having it built will save a bit over a crate. Blocks where I'm at are a dime a dozen. For 400 hp not even a lot of hi performance parts. Zero decked block, 9.5 to 1 compression. Iron heads with a little work. Stock rotating assembly. A good carb and the basic upgrades, intake, headers etc. Custom ground cam. I'm in about 5k for mine. 650 hp. Little too much. If you have the money and want something boxed and ready, check out carsbycarl.com.
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It's a 4x4, not daily driver, I can spend some good money for a weekend trip time by time...It isn't a cheap cruiser tody either anyhow.
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Mountain Pass
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4x4 since it's listed in subject and signature line would be my guess :-) .
351/400 - can get all the way up to 600HP in a TMeyer stroked 444 if you got the $ - don't forget drivetrain upgrades to support that much HP as well.
Plenty of discussions in this forum about milder upgrades that are much easier on the wallet and get you noticeably more punch out of old yeller.
351/400 - can get all the way up to 600HP in a TMeyer stroked 444 if you got the $ - don't forget drivetrain upgrades to support that much HP as well.
Plenty of discussions in this forum about milder upgrades that are much easier on the wallet and get you noticeably more punch out of old yeller.
I want to keep it manual (4 speeds even if I never use the first gear, way too short...).
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400 hp is not asking for a lot if you don't mind the gas mileage. Big cubic inches. Warmed over 460. At 400 hp, super reliable. Streetable. Low rpm and not a lot of money. Having it built will save a bit over a crate. Blocks where I'm at are a dime a dozen. For 400 hp not even a lot of hi performance parts. Zero decked block, 9.5 to 1 compression. Iron heads with a little work. Stock rotating assembly. A good carb and the basic upgrades, intake, headers etc. Custom ground cam. I'm in about 5k for mine. 650 hp. Little too much. If you have the money and want something boxed and ready, check out carsbycarl.com.
I've already contected the above company for an advice and a crate offer, thanks.
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460 not available with 4WD or a M/T until 1983.
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