Best engine

Garland · #1 08-02-2004, 10:57 PM

Just wondering what the best engine would be for a 1980 F100. It has the 302 in it right now. Looking for the best performance.

Starlight · #2 08-03-2004, 01:27 AM

How much are you lookin to spend?

landyacht · #3 08-04-2004, 10:19 AM

Buy a brand new 5.4L V8 straight out of the crate from Ford. Best motor in the business.

who fan · #4 08-10-2004, 08:27 PM

I have the 302 in my 93. I had a 1980 with the 300 6. The 6 cylinder is better than the 5L 8. Performance wise the 351 would be best. I wish I had the 300.

Garland · #5 08-10-2004, 08:32 PM

i've heard rumors that the gas mileage on the 351 is better than that of the 302 is that true?

ervinj · #6 08-11-2004, 05:30 AM

That would depend on a lot of things. I'm running a 5.8 with 3.55 gears 4X4 and a trailer package. I'm told the package includes a stall converter Approx. 10 % more stall than regular. I only get 11 MPG. whether empty or full of green firewood stacked to the cab roof. Just put 2 grand in the engine on rebuild to.

ervinj

Garland · #7 08-14-2004, 05:01 AM

well i get about 11 mpg hwy on my 302 4x2 no trailer package (that i know of)

ModMech · #8 08-14-2004, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landyacht

Buy a brand new 5.4L V8 straight out of the crate from Ford. Best motor in the business.

Well putting that in a oldre truck would be a nightmare at best.

I would opt for a 460 0.030" over and 10.5:1 pistons with a cam from a '69 and an Al dual plane intake with a 600 CFM carb for the best overall performance. GREAT Tq, and very respectable power for under $2000.

Garland · #9 08-14-2004, 05:53 PM

hows the gas mileage on a beast like that? around 5 mpg? just wondering

ModMech · #10 08-14-2004, 09:54 PM

Depending on the gears, up to 16 MPG.

Garland · #11 08-20-2004, 10:59 PM

damn thats better MPG than my 302, and its bigger. might have to go with that.

97chevyman · #12 08-22-2004, 11:42 AM

i would say run a 390, i have one 13 mpg if you drive it normally. All i have is 10:1 comp comp 941 cam, headers, edelbrock intake and carb, great running motor, but you would have to change you tranny if you had an auto or bellhousing if you have a manual. 351 winsor is a great motor also, if built right you can see the 500 mark on natural asperation.

dead man walking · #13 08-27-2004, 01:17 PM

well you never put boundries on so i'd say an old 429 c.i. should do the trick

who fan · #14 09-01-2004, 11:59 PM

The 351 Cleveland is the best.Forget about gas mileage though. Pre 1973 Cleveland that is.

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