What should I do? (Engine) - Page 2

Towtruck · 09-01-2009, 06:03 AM

what size tires are you running? I've always found that a stock motor is more relable than a built up motor. With the 351 if you running a pretty big tire you will be running the motor at its upmost output. Where as with the 460 your not starving yourself for power. Did somebody say grills,kegs,and women?!!!!!

leolkfrm · 09-01-2009, 06:12 AM

best solution is 2 trucks, a daily driver, and a play toy

hotrodpc · 09-01-2009, 06:43 AM

Yep, I agree with Leo, I already made that suggestion too. Work truck, grocery getter, date truck, and then the Fo buh Fo toy.

bubbatrucklover · 09-01-2009, 09:23 AM

[quote=Towtruck;117963]what size tires are you running? I've always found that a stock motor is more relable than a built up motor. With the 351 if you running a pretty big tire you will be running the motor at its upmost output. Where as with the 460 your not starving yourself for power. Did somebody say grills,kegs,and women?!!!!![/quote]

Notice how quick the Floridan gets to the important stuff.

We tend to have short attention spans and tunnel vision!

Towtruck · 09-01-2009, 09:56 AM

You know it! i would also say have two trucks but my daily driver is a 77 F150 w/44's a C6 w/a 460. So who am i to talk.

ErwinRommel · 09-01-2009, 06:54 PM

My Danger Ranger ain't a date getter. She got a dent the side of her. She got tiny wheels but she can roll out pretty fast.

Well the truck has 36's on a 90's Ford F150 rim (I need new rims. Lol. Like I told yall in another thread about the lug holes are wore out but I'm keeping the lugs checked though).

I want to run bigger tires though. I say 38's or higher.

If I can find a 460. My brother wants my 351M and put it in his 84 Ford F150 4x4 with 38's with granny 3 spd. He has a straight 6 in it right now.

My truck has a C6 but I would love to put a 3spd granny in it.

But I heard the 460 can bolt right up to the C6 but I need engine mounts.

Someone said the 460 can't.

CAN ANY 460 FIT?

Towtruck · 09-02-2009, 05:02 AM

Check out this link: Early Bronco Restoration Full Size Bronco Restoration Classic Ford Bronco Parts For Sale when the site comes up on the left side of the page go to 80-96 Full Size. then when the dialog bog opens up go down to 429-460 swap they have the motor mounts to dolt in the 460 from the 351M.

bradrhale · 09-02-2009, 10:42 AM

400ci and trannies

for all questions concerning fords and compatability of trannies and engines.

hotrodpc · 09-02-2009, 11:10 AM

Or Talk to 75K30, but I think he flew the coop. Have't seen a current post from him a while. I just sold an old FE Truck Block C6 core for $100. Its my understanding those are getting a bit rare now. I try not to keep that breed of parts around here, but I was sure happy to get a $100 out of the boat anchor. Now I have a 302, and this is sad. It was a marine boat engine. Looks great other than the biggo crack in the block cuz someone didn't drain the water off last winter. Good Rods, crank and .020 over pistons though, and heads.

BernieB · 09-02-2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodpc

Now I have a 302, and this is sad. It was a marine boat engine. Looks great other than the biggo crack in the block cuz someone didn't drain the water off last winter. Good Rods, crank and .020 over pistons though, and heads.

A little JB Weld and some paint it'd be as good as new... maybe better.

09-01-2009, 06:03 AM	#11
Towtruck Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft.liqourdale, FL. Posts: 101	what size tires are you running? I've always found that a stock motor is more relable than a built up motor. With the 351 if you running a pretty big tire you will be running the motor at its upmost output. Where as with the 460 your not starving yourself for power. Did somebody say grills,kegs,and women?!!!!! __________________ ASHES TO ASHES, DUST TO DUST, IF IT WEREN'T FOR CHEVY'S MY TOOLS WOULD RUST

09-01-2009, 06:12 AM	#12
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,892	best solution is 2 trucks, a daily driver, and a play toy __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

09-01-2009, 06:43 AM	#13
hotrodpc Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: OK Posts: 6,928	Yep, I agree with Leo, I already made that suggestion too. Work truck, grocery getter, date truck, and then the Fo buh Fo toy. __________________ *Winners NEVER Quit , Quitters NEVER Win !!!*

09-01-2009, 09:23 AM	#14
bubbatrucklover Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 949	[quote=Towtruck;117963]what size tires are you running? I've always found that a stock motor is more relable than a built up motor. With the 351 if you running a pretty big tire you will be running the motor at its upmost output. Where as with the 460 your not starving yourself for power. Did somebody say grills,kegs,and women?!!!!![/quote] Notice how quick the Floridan gets to the important stuff. We tend to have short attention spans and tunnel vision! __________________ 6" CAN be A LOT when it comes to a body......lift! You CAN outrun a cop you CAN'T outrun a Motorola!

09-01-2009, 09:56 AM	#15
Towtruck Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft.liqourdale, FL. Posts: 101	You know it! i would also say have two trucks but my daily driver is a 77 F150 w/44's a C6 w/a 460. So who am i to talk. __________________ ASHES TO ASHES, DUST TO DUST, IF IT WEREN'T FOR CHEVY'S MY TOOLS WOULD RUST

09-01-2009, 06:54 PM	#16
ErwinRommel Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 579	My Danger Ranger ain't a date getter. She got a dent the side of her. She got tiny wheels but she can roll out pretty fast. Well the truck has 36's on a 90's Ford F150 rim (I need new rims. Lol. Like I told yall in another thread about the lug holes are wore out but I'm keeping the lugs checked though). I want to run bigger tires though. I say 38's or higher. If I can find a 460. My brother wants my 351M and put it in his 84 Ford F150 4x4 with 38's with granny 3 spd. He has a straight 6 in it right now. My truck has a C6 but I would love to put a 3spd granny in it. But I heard the 460 can bolt right up to the C6 but I need engine mounts. Someone said the 460 can't. CAN ANY 460 FIT?

09-02-2009, 05:02 AM	#17
Towtruck Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft.liqourdale, FL. Posts: 101	Check out this link: Early Bronco Restoration Full Size Bronco Restoration Classic Ford Bronco Parts For Sale when the site comes up on the left side of the page go to 80-96 Full Size. then when the dialog bog opens up go down to 429-460 swap they have the motor mounts to dolt in the 460 from the 351M. __________________ ASHES TO ASHES, DUST TO DUST, IF IT WEREN'T FOR CHEVY'S MY TOOLS WOULD RUST

09-02-2009, 10:42 AM	#18
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 9,500	400ci and trannies for all questions concerning fords and compatability of trannies and engines.

09-02-2009, 11:10 AM	#19
hotrodpc Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: OK Posts: 6,928	Or Talk to 75K30, but I think he flew the coop. Have't seen a current post from him a while. I just sold an old FE Truck Block C6 core for $100. Its my understanding those are getting a bit rare now. I try not to keep that breed of parts around here, but I was sure happy to get a $100 out of the boat anchor. Now I have a 302, and this is sad. It was a marine boat engine. Looks great other than the biggo crack in the block cuz someone didn't drain the water off last winter. Good Rods, crank and .020 over pistons though, and heads. Attached Thumbnails __________________ *Winners NEVER Quit , Quitters NEVER Win !!!* Last edited by hotrodpc; 09-02-2009 at 11:28 AM.

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