Ok, I was really needing some info on my newly purchased ......82 F-150 4x4. But this place seems to be lacking on info. Seems like I might already know more than this website.
ANYBODY have any specs on a 300 inline six. Hp and Tq
Where do you submit info , incase I have more than this site's message boards?
I just bought my 82 F-150 4x4 for $800 bucks and it runs like a top. but might want some detailed info. it has a Dana 44 in the front, a T-18 tranny, a NP208 transfer case and a 9" rearend. I build cars for fun, I already know most everything there is about Ford previous V-8's but the 300(4.9) inline seems to be a mystery to most everyone. Any and all info would be great thanxs.....

 

hey, try this site...

www.ford-trucks.com

the people there really know a lot about pre 97 trucks. hope this helps!

 

I believe it is around 180HP 250lbft torque, i'm not totally sure about the carbed ones. I do know that it will run forever. In my opinion it is one of the best engines ever made. However it seems that your trucks suspension is built up pretty good, you might want to swap in a 460 for fun. The 300 is a good workhorse but it has no get up and go in dirt.

As for submitting info, there is no place, you just kindof hang around and answer other peoples questions if you can. There's a lot of smart people on these boards, including Ford technicians, it might just be a few days before they notice you post's.

-Jon

 

I have been building race engines for almost 20 years, and I knew nothing at all about the 300 either until I bought my '95 F150. I have since learned that they are a fantastic engine. They work hard and long, and rarely complain. Their numbers are usually similar to the 302, with a little higher torque. It's become my experience that they are much more dependable than the 302. If you're looking for performance, check out Clifford. They make tons of hi-po parts for them. 3 years ago, at the NHRA Finals in Pomona, I saw a modified chassis with a 300ci six run an 8 second 1/4 mile.

Take care,
-Chris

 

is there a website for Clifford???
I have seen and Offy 4bbl intake and cam and headers
for a 300. but that seems to be the max. I have heard you can put 351W pistons in them. there bore and stroke are 4.0 x 3.98
I think I need the rods off of a 240, then the 351w pistons fit.
Bore the motor .030" over and then I could put 5.0 emblems on the sides too!!1 Ha,ha,ha,

 

www.cliffordperformance.com

 

a good friend of mine has a 300 in his f-250 and it makes 400 hp at the flywheel. hes got a holley 4 barrel, clifford intake, long tubes, domed pistons, shaved heads and im not sure what else. the bad side is that hes running really high compression and he has to run 93 octane all the time.

 

that site kicks @ss . I was starting to wonder if anyone would build a 300, or have info on one. thanks !!!

 

If it is specs you're after, why not go to the library and pick up a Chilton's manual. It'll give you all the horsepower and torque figures, as well as any other mechanical specs you might want to know.

I'm guessing a 1982 300 probably has around 120-130 hp, and around 230-250 tq at a low rpm. You have to remember that the late 70's and early 80's were the dark ages for hp with high gas prices and the emissions police in full force. A fuel injected, 1992 300 only has 150-160 hp, so a 1982 would be at least 20 hp below that. And the newer 300's made 260 ft/lbs. of peak torque, so this will also be a little higher than a 1982. If acceleration is what you're after, the 300 is NOT the way to go, but with plenty of LOW end torque, and legendary durability and reliability, they make an excellent work engine.

Of note: the 300 has never had more torque than the 302, although it comes close. The advantage of the 300 is that the peak torque comes at a lower rpm than the 302. I believe the 300 makes its 260 peak torque at 2000 rpm's, whereas the 302 makes it 270 ft/lbs of torque at 2400 rpm's. And the 302 usually always has a sizeable advantage in hp (around 30-40).

My truck:

1990 F-150 4x4 XLT Lariat
Regular cab, Short bed, charcoal gray
Rebuilt 302 V8, 4.10 gears with limited slip diff.
Crane Cams Compucam
K&N FIPK
Gibson shorty headers
High flow cat., exhaust pipe
Flowmaster muffler with turndowns
Tough Country 4" suspension lift with extended radius arms
Dunlop 35x12.50" mud rover tires
Ultra 15x10" rims
Alpine cd player/amp
Infiniti 6.5" speakers/tweeters
MTX truck box
Delta diamond plated toolbox/diamond plated bed rail caps, Ford trailer hitch cover

What's left to get:
Jacobs igniton system
Superchip
grill guard, PIAA fog lights
Edelbrock aluminum cylinder heads, throttle body, intake manifold, water pump, shorty headers

down the line:
6" suspension lift (4" is too small)
35" super swampers