ford big blocks
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From: Easton, Pa.
I gota tell that I owned a 76 F250 HD Super Cab with a 390 4 barrel from the factory.
Wished I had that truck again today. It would out pull any of FORDs v8s of today under any of the same load conditions without being modified in any way and get the same or better fuel mileage and no overdrive.
When I got it used I thought it was a 427 the way it ran on the way home till I varified it was a 390. Man what a truck!
16.5 rims, floating rear axle, big-big brakes etc. The suspension made it feel like a little 1/2 ton.
Before that I had a 76 150 SC new with a 360 that could not pull a **** ant off a hill.
Wished I had that truck again today. It would out pull any of FORDs v8s of today under any of the same load conditions without being modified in any way and get the same or better fuel mileage and no overdrive.
When I got it used I thought it was a 427 the way it ran on the way home till I varified it was a 390. Man what a truck!
16.5 rims, floating rear axle, big-big brakes etc. The suspension made it feel like a little 1/2 ton.
Before that I had a 76 150 SC new with a 360 that could not pull a **** ant off a hill.
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From: newark,nj
Originally Posted by Marc Carpenter
390-427-428 FE would be a fine choice.
I built many and they make nice power. The torque is unbelieveable.
Nice cam, intake, maybe a set of aluminum heads, headers, and a good old Holley, or Edelbrock 650 or 700 and you have a real beast on your hands.
I think it is a good idea. Let us know if you pursue it...
I built many and they make nice power. The torque is unbelieveable.
Nice cam, intake, maybe a set of aluminum heads, headers, and a good old Holley, or Edelbrock 650 or 700 and you have a real beast on your hands.
I think it is a good idea. Let us know if you pursue it...
Thanks.
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From: Windsor, Ont.
Originally Posted by KingT
I wanna do a big block engine swap to my 2002 f150 and im wondering wat size engine i should get. I was thinking the ford big block 460.
I thaught about throwing this into the truck for fun, seeing how my car project was at a stand still with body work, but then things picked up so I decided to keep the 5.4 and do one day a real modern hot rod with it. I still think it's an easy way to get 650 hp's!!!!, Let us know how you make out, it would be wild for sure and you'd get my
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Just put the Triton V10 in there. Bolt compatible with the transmission, similar engine management system. Should be a piece of cake.
All you have to do is lengthen the front of the truck by a few inches.
Should be nothing to it. Either that or move the radiator to the truck bed.
All you have to do is lengthen the front of the truck by a few inches.
Should be nothing to it. Either that or move the radiator to the truck bed.
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From: St. Charles, MO
Originally Posted by Powerdude
Just put the Triton V10 in there. Bolt compatible with the transmission, similar engine management system. Should be a piece of cake.
All you have to do is lengthen the front of the truck by a few inches.
Should be nothing to it. Either that or move the radiator to the truck bed.
All you have to do is lengthen the front of the truck by a few inches.
Should be nothing to it. Either that or move the radiator to the truck bed.
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From: newark,nj
Originally Posted by Powerdude
Just put the Triton V10 in there. Bolt compatible with the transmission, similar engine management system. Should be a piece of cake.
All you have to do is lengthen the front of the truck by a few inches.
Should be nothing to it. Either that or move the radiator to the truck bed.
All you have to do is lengthen the front of the truck by a few inches.
Should be nothing to it. Either that or move the radiator to the truck bed.
Why not install an electric fan ? A lot easier.
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From: Windsor, Ont.
This idea of a V-10 is cool, especially a new 3 valve with a blower. It can make sick amounts of power and is unique. Also, the fitment wouldn't be bad at all, but as mentioned, e-fans would be the only way to do it.
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From: Friendswood Texas
385 series big block ford in a newer body style
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From: newark,nj
Originally Posted by BLUE20004X4
This idea of a V-10 is cool, especially a new 3 valve with a blower. It can make sick amounts of power and is unique. Also, the fitment wouldn't be bad at all, but as mentioned, e-fans would be the only way to do it.
Does anyone know how much HP and TRQ a 6.8 3V is rated.
Are they still being used on the 2006 f-250s ?
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From: newark,nj
5.4L 3V Triton V-8
6.8L 3V Triton V-10
Engine Type
V-8, iron block, aluminum heads
V-10, iron block, aluminum heads
Bore/Stroke
3.55 x 4.16 in
3.55 x 4.16 in
Displacement
330 cu in, 5400 cc
415 cu in, 6802 cc
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
9.2:1
Fuel Injection
Sequential multi-port electronic
Sequential multi-port electronic
Valvetrain
SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, variable cam timing
SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Power
300 hp @ 5,000 rpm
362 hp @ 4,750 rpm
Torque 365 lb-ft @ 3,750 rpm
457 lb-ft @ 3,250 rpm
Oil Capacity
7 qt
7 qt
Coolant Capacity
26.4 qt
27.5 qt
Transmission Type
6-speed manual overdrive (all)
5-speed TorqShift automatic overdrive (all)
6.8L 3V Triton V-10
Engine Type
V-8, iron block, aluminum heads
V-10, iron block, aluminum heads
Bore/Stroke
3.55 x 4.16 in
3.55 x 4.16 in
Displacement
330 cu in, 5400 cc
415 cu in, 6802 cc
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
9.2:1
Fuel Injection
Sequential multi-port electronic
Sequential multi-port electronic
Valvetrain
SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, variable cam timing
SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Power
300 hp @ 5,000 rpm
362 hp @ 4,750 rpm
Torque 365 lb-ft @ 3,750 rpm
457 lb-ft @ 3,250 rpm
Oil Capacity
7 qt
7 qt
Coolant Capacity
26.4 qt
27.5 qt
Transmission Type
6-speed manual overdrive (all)
5-speed TorqShift automatic overdrive (all)