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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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toying with the idea of a 6.0 to 408 swap i see alot of people going to a 408 what kind of work is it to keep it running and how often do you have to work on it i dont want something to carry to the track and spend the whole week working on for the next weekend
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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For the 1500 miles i've driven mine, its just as reliable as stock. I drive it almost everyday and haven't had a single problem.
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 09:08 PM
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It you don't go to crazy it is just as reliable as stock. I get 16.5 hwy mpg, and drive it every day. Only problem I have had is tranny problems, but that is now fixed with an FLT 4l80e.

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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 11:27 AM
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I have no problems ... Mine's not wild, but it's not real tame either. The biggest problem I have is idle tuning, but that's got a lot to blame on exhaust leak. That would be there no matter what motor was in the truck.
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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+1 to what these guys have said. Get a reputable builder and have it done right the first time and you shouldn't have anything to worry about.
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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Get a reputable builder and have it done right the first time and you shouldn't have anything to worry about.[/QUOTE]

The single most important factor!!!
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