ok guys i know its a old truck and no where near what this site is meant for but all the other forums i try always had mustang guys, not truck guys, so anyways back to the story.

ok i have a 85 f150, it was my first truck that i got when i was 15, i've never really done anything at all to it, but its time for a change. it has a 300- in line 6, with a 3 speed with overdrive. has a 7.5" rear end. everything is all stock. , im wanting to rip all that out, this is a BUDGET BUID , (i know it costs a good bit of money but i always have 2 other trucks that i have tags and insurance and parts to buy for too) i want a quick turning motor cause im wanting a quick truck, im thinking low 13's or mid-high 12's. not wantin to run spray personally. i was thinking either a 351 cleveland, or maybe a 427 or 429. i know where a 460 is for $250 and i know where a 351 cleveland is for $300, but i figured the 460 wont turn up as quick.


i want thinking maybe a cam, headers, electric fans, 650 carb, any advice on wat cam and everything????


also would it be better to get a ford 8.8" rear end or truck and find a 9"?? also does anyone know what truck had 9" rear ends and what year?? i was thinking the 80 model f250's did but im not sure


also on the 427 what year mustangs came with these???


im open to ALL suggestions on set ups, i just want a quick reliable truck, its more less gona be a weekend only truck so even if i have to go all the way up to a 750 carb im fine with that.

 

cool idea, get pics if you get into the 13s/12s. I've never seen a ford in that body style run like that.

If you want reliability, why not start with a newer engine? I'd think a mustang(87+) EFI 5.0 would be a great starting point.

 

dont really wanna mess with all the sensors and wiring of the newer EFI's, old school truck, old school motor all power is the plan

 

I'm actually wanting to do something similar to my 1995 F150 RCSB. It currently has the 300-I6 and a 5-speed, and I'm wanting to swap in an EFI 351w and a standard transmission (a T56 if it isn't too much of a hassle). Mine is already fuel injected, so I wouldn't have to jack with the wiring too much, so it should be pretty straight forward, other than the transmission.

Mine will be a daily driver, however, so I can't go quite as wild with the build as far as displacement goes... I plan on making it into a Gen1 Lightning clone, except without badges. Color matched front end, roll pan, lowered, some Gen2 Lightning wheels, and then just go h/c/i and some long tubes and true duals.

It'll probably be a while before I start mine, though.



[QUOTE=ZQ8Dude;4054492]cool idea, get pics if you get into the 13s/12s. I've never seen a ford in that body style run like that.QUOTE]

FWIW, there are numerous Gen1 Lightnings turning single-digit ETs in the quarter. Different truck, I suppose, but basically the same body style.

 

thats one nice truck.
heres mine. right now its primered black, stock wheels back on it, and a new door, the dent was too much trouble to fix

 

IIRC, the mustang never came with a 427. there were 289,302,351,429.. never a 427.

myself, i would probably run the 460 if you can get a cheap one like you mentioned. a 351 windsor is a lot easier to come by than a cleveland, 300 would be a steal for a running cleveland.

the 460 would be a torque monster, with a little headwork, small cam, and a dual plane intake/750 carb setup.

the 8.8" rear will most likely be easier to find, cheaper, but i think that was a mustang/thunderbird rear, so may not be wide enough to fit the truck. do some calling to some junkyards for a 9" out of an older truck. lots of early 70's Ford trucks came with 9" rears, which should fit right in.

i would also run a slighty built c-6 tranny with a shift kit/small converter.

that combo could all be had in the realm of $3K ish.. and should put you low 13's all day, considering the traction issue with 500 ft.lbs of torque

 

hey man where you located at i also had a 85 fl50 but mine was 4x4 i totaled it and before i took it for scrap i removed the rear end i had put in it after i blew my 8.8 to **** it is a ford 9 inch with the eleven bolt and 31 spine axles with 373 posi i put new bearings and seals in it but now one wheel seal is leaking its a great rearend i got out of an 84 f250 if your interested let me know im in texarkana texas