5.0 truck build

Travstang · August 9th, 2009, 10:01 PM

Hey guys, i havent been on here in almost 3 years, back when i planned on getting a mustang when i first started driving lol. but instead i got an old restored 66 F100 longbed that overtime iver gotten a shortbed chassis. And ive been on the hunt for a 302 H.O. like out of the late 80's early 90's Lincoln Mark 7's and 5.0 Stangs. my goal for my senior year in high school is to get this truck to run 13's in the 1/4... so ive got alot of work to do lol. I dont know a whole lot when it comes to building a 302 H.O. or if theres even a difference between it and a regular. but any tips, tricks, and help are always welcome!

If this doesnt really fit into the 5.0 Mustang forum then please move it. but its going to be powered by the heart of a 5.0 Stang!

Travstang · August 9th, 2009, 10:02 PM

heres the truck

M L Struck · August 9th, 2009, 10:13 PM

I know you want a 5.0 but I would go big block in that beast, mild 460 with nice cam and a set 3'' Flows on it . Beautiful truck

Travstang · August 9th, 2009, 10:17 PM

right now, and this is the way i bought the truck, its got a 400 big block with MSD M6A ignition thats not even setup right, 2 1/2 flowmaster super 40's, ford 9" and couple more things. id like to go small block power, light weight and fast. something i can get alot of RPM's out of and some gas milage, but i like the way you think! lol

and thanks

FX4DTUF · August 9th, 2009, 10:20 PM

thats fucking sexy kid

86er · August 9th, 2009, 10:28 PM

thats gonna have tobe a nasty small block to push that truck into the 13's.

Id really look into a bigger motor to make the goal easier.

You can get close to 400hp and 500ft lbs of torque from a mild 460 and that will sling shot that truck down the 1/4 mile. Plus it has the 400 already which means the mounts and trans can be reused.

Just food for thought

93hatch · August 9th, 2009, 10:43 PM

that truck is fucking gorgeous dude

e3sean · August 9th, 2009, 10:49 PM

your gonna need the torque of a big block or at least a well built 351 to move that beast. very nice truck dont get rid of it and please dont half ass the build thats not a truck you just throw away and buy another.

Travstang · August 10th, 2009, 12:02 AM

thanks guys i love it, the pic was from about a year and a half ago. the guy who built the truck did alot of things that were half ass. but it was the first one he'd ever built. the paint shows it and so does what underneath. i cant get rid of my first truck, let alone my first vehicle. the trans is a C6 and honestly... its the biggest POS tranny ive ever driven. the 9" has either 3.70 or 3.73 gear, and ill be slappin a 4 speed out of a late 80's ford in there too. but with the motor issues, ive thought about boring and stroking, OR (my personal favorite) twin turbo! (or one will work too) lol.

89Domindart · August 10th, 2009, 12:30 AM

Yes that is a gorgeous truck, get rid of the fox emblem on the back window maybe, but that is nice bro!

86er · August 10th, 2009, 12:42 AM

Originally Posted by Travstang

thanks guys i love it, the pic was from about a year and a half ago. the guy who built the truck did alot of things that were half ass. but it was the first one he'd ever built. the paint shows it and so does what underneath. i cant get rid of my first truck, let alone my first vehicle. the trans is a C6 and honestly... its the biggest POS tranny ive ever driven. the 9" has either 3.70 or 3.73 gear, and ill be slappin a 4 speed out of a late 80's ford in there too. but with the motor issues, ive thought about boring and stroking, OR (my personal favorite) twin turbo! (or one will work too) lol.

the 400 you have can be made to make power, it wont be cheap but it can be done.

I believe Kaase or Kuntz won an engine builders challenge using a 400 ford motor.

Travstang · August 10th, 2009, 01:54 AM

haha dont diss the fox bro! lol even though i took it off before i tried to sell it. personally i want to get rid of the 400, ive seen a couple throw parts out some hoods. id like to stay with a small block, what about the turbo idea?

89Domindart · August 10th, 2009, 02:44 AM

Didnt mean to diss LOL just stating my opinion LOL..

1sl0w88 · August 10th, 2009, 11:12 AM

Damn dude. That truck is sweeeeet! I've got a 66 short bed myself. Would love to see more pictures of yours.

M L Struck · August 10th, 2009, 01:23 PM

408, build that C6

Travstang · August 11th, 2009, 02:01 AM

haha its cool Domindart gotta mess with you a little bit! hey Struck can you give me some details on the 408?

the tranny i plan on stickin in is a 4 speed out of a 80's F150 that a friend of mine is selling me, but if i can find a car 4 speed or 5 speed ill go for that. but the C6 thats in it is shit, to honest. id really like to get standard back in my driveway lol, since my S10 Xtreme got sold its no fun with an automatic

M L Struck · August 11th, 2009, 06:50 AM

This is one of the more popular places on this forum, I prefer a shop close to home so I have never had anything done by them.
FordStrokers.com 331-347-393-408-418-427 stroker kits and ford parts.

86er · August 11th, 2009, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by Travstang

haha its cool Domindart gotta mess with you a little bit! hey Struck can you give me some details on the 408?

the tranny i plan on stickin in is a 4 speed out of a 80's F150 that a friend of mine is selling me, but if i can find a car 4 speed or 5 speed ill go for that. but the C6 thats in it is shit, to honest. id really like to get standard back in my driveway lol, since my S10 Xtreme got sold its no fun with an automatic

if its a 4 speed from a truck, be careful, it might/prob gonna have a granny 1st which means in actuality its a 3 speed.

1st gear is all but useless unless you are pulling big loads

95StangMX · August 11th, 2009, 02:23 PM

Yeah unless you are in a really worked 4x4 and do some heavy wheeling or rock crawling you want to stay AWAY from a granny box....

Travstang · August 11th, 2009, 02:39 PM

good point... ill have to check into that. that truck might tow a little 6x12 enclosed but thats the biggest i want it to pull. its mainly going to be a street truck, kinda like a Lightning but much older lol

August 9th, 2009, 10:01 PM	#1
Travstang Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	5.0 truck build Hey guys, i havent been on here in almost 3 years, back when i planned on getting a mustang when i first started driving lol. but instead i got an old restored 66 F100 longbed that overtime iver gotten a shortbed chassis. And ive been on the hunt for a 302 H.O. like out of the late 80's early 90's Lincoln Mark 7's and 5.0 Stangs. my goal for my senior year in high school is to get this truck to run 13's in the 1/4... so ive got alot of work to do lol. I dont know a whole lot when it comes to building a 302 H.O. or if theres even a difference between it and a regular. but any tips, tricks, and help are always welcome! If this doesnt really fit into the 5.0 Mustang forum then please move it. but its going to be powered by the heart of a 5.0 Stang!

August 9th, 2009, 10:13 PM	#3
M L Struck Hardcore Enthusiast 85 GT/86 SVO/2010 GT500 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rossville IN Posts: 1,183 iTrader: 0 reviews	I know you want a 5.0 but I would go big block in that beast, mild 460 with nice cam and a set 3'' Flows on it . Beautiful truck __________________ "Having a 9 second neon is like coming out of the closet, everyone is shocked at first, but in the end you're still gay." 5.4 Shelby Crew member #1

August 9th, 2009, 10:17 PM	#4
Travstang Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	right now, and this is the way i bought the truck, its got a 400 big block with MSD M6A ignition thats not even setup right, 2 1/2 flowmaster super 40's, ford 9" and couple more things. id like to go small block power, light weight and fast. something i can get alot of RPM's out of and some gas milage, but i like the way you think! lol and thanks Last edited by Travstang; August 9th, 2009 at 10:22 PM.

August 9th, 2009, 10:20 PM	#5
FX4DTUF MM's Ford Truck Guy 99 ranger,2010 ranger does nice burnouts Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,382 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats fucking sexy kid __________________ 1999 xlt 2.5 ranger lowered 5/6 on 17in bullits 2010 4.0 xlt ranger lowered 4/5 on 18in dd bullits

August 9th, 2009, 10:28 PM	#6
86er I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,626 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats gonna have tobe a nasty small block to push that truck into the 13's. Id really look into a bigger motor to make the goal easier. You can get close to 400hp and 500ft lbs of torque from a mild 460 and that will sling shot that truck down the 1/4 mile. Plus it has the 400 already which means the mounts and trans can be reused. Just food for thought __________________ Just a truck 5.4 3v: 264hp 317ft lbs rock stock The "search" button, its not just for porn piecing together the next project faster than your first sexual experience

August 9th, 2009, 10:02 PM	#2
Travstang Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	heres the truck

August 9th, 2009, 10:43 PM	#7
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	that truck is fucking gorgeous dude __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

August 9th, 2009, 10:49 PM	#8
e3sean I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 lx 9.68@142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: goldsboro NC Posts: 5,609 iTrader: 0 reviews	your gonna need the torque of a big block or at least a well built 351 to move that beast. very nice truck dont get rid of it and please dont half ass the build thats not a truck you just throw away and buy another. __________________

August 10th, 2009, 12:02 AM	#9
Travstang Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks guys i love it, the pic was from about a year and a half ago. the guy who built the truck did alot of things that were half ass. but it was the first one he'd ever built. the paint shows it and so does what underneath. i cant get rid of my first truck, let alone my first vehicle. the trans is a C6 and honestly... its the biggest POS tranny ive ever driven. the 9" has either 3.70 or 3.73 gear, and ill be slappin a 4 speed out of a late 80's ford in there too. but with the motor issues, ive thought about boring and stroking, OR (my personal favorite) twin turbo! (or one will work too) lol. __________________ 1969 Ford Mustang GT Grande Coupe 331 Stroker Street/Strip car, The Sweet 69 1966 Ford F100 400 Boat ancor BBF, blown C6 trans, different engine combo soon. The Sweet 66 My lug nuts require more torque than your Honda Civic makes

August 10th, 2009, 12:30 AM	#10
89Domindart Enthusiast 89mustanglx5.0 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: smyrna ga Posts: 846 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes that is a gorgeous truck, get rid of the fox emblem on the back window maybe, but that is nice bro! __________________ looking for a mustang again.!

August 10th, 2009, 01:54 AM	#12
Travstang Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	haha dont diss the fox bro! lol even though i took it off before i tried to sell it. personally i want to get rid of the 400, ive seen a couple throw parts out some hoods. id like to stay with a small block, what about the turbo idea? __________________ 1969 Ford Mustang GT Grande Coupe 331 Stroker Street/Strip car, The Sweet 69 1966 Ford F100 400 Boat ancor BBF, blown C6 trans, different engine combo soon. The Sweet 66 My lug nuts require more torque than your Honda Civic makes

August 10th, 2009, 02:44 AM	#13
89Domindart Enthusiast 89mustanglx5.0 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: smyrna ga Posts: 846 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	Didnt mean to diss LOL just stating my opinion LOL.. __________________ looking for a mustang again.!

August 10th, 2009, 11:12 AM	#14
1sl0w88 Regular 88 LX 5.0 Convertable Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 482 iTrader: 0 reviews	Damn dude. That truck is sweeeeet! I've got a 66 short bed myself. Would love to see more pictures of yours. __________________ Robbie _________________ 88 LX Convertible 5.0 84 GT - Project 66 F100

August 10th, 2009, 01:23 PM	#15
M L Struck Hardcore Enthusiast 85 GT/86 SVO/2010 GT500 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rossville IN Posts: 1,183 iTrader: 0 reviews	408, build that C6 __________________ "Having a 9 second neon is like coming out of the closet, everyone is shocked at first, but in the end you're still gay." 5.4 Shelby Crew member #1

August 11th, 2009, 02:01 AM	#16
Travstang Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	haha its cool Domindart gotta mess with you a little bit! hey Struck can you give me some details on the 408? the tranny i plan on stickin in is a 4 speed out of a 80's F150 that a friend of mine is selling me, but if i can find a car 4 speed or 5 speed ill go for that. but the C6 thats in it is shit, to honest. id really like to get standard back in my driveway lol, since my S10 Xtreme got sold its no fun with an automatic __________________ 1969 Ford Mustang GT Grande Coupe 331 Stroker Street/Strip car, The Sweet 69 1966 Ford F100 400 Boat ancor BBF, blown C6 trans, different engine combo soon. The Sweet 66 My lug nuts require more torque than your Honda Civic makes

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August 11th, 2009, 06:50 AM	#17
M L Struck Hardcore Enthusiast 85 GT/86 SVO/2010 GT500 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rossville IN Posts: 1,183 iTrader: 0 reviews	This is one of the more popular places on this forum, I prefer a shop close to home so I have never had anything done by them. FordStrokers.com 331-347-393-408-418-427 stroker kits and ford parts. __________________ "Having a 9 second neon is like coming out of the closet, everyone is shocked at first, but in the end you're still gay." 5.4 Shelby Crew member #1 Last edited by M L Struck; August 11th, 2009 at 07:03 AM.

August 11th, 2009, 02:23 PM	#19
95StangMX MM Fanatic 95 Mustang GT depends how many people are pushing Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico Posts: 3,243 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah unless you are in a really worked 4x4 and do some heavy wheeling or rock crawling you want to stay AWAY from a granny box.... __________________ People should think about boarding up their glass house before starting a rock fight!

August 11th, 2009, 02:39 PM	#20
Travstang Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	good point... ill have to check into that. that truck might tow a little 6x12 enclosed but thats the biggest i want it to pull. its mainly going to be a street truck, kinda like a Lightning but much older lol __________________ 1969 Ford Mustang GT Grande Coupe 331 Stroker Street/Strip car, The Sweet 69 1966 Ford F100 400 Boat ancor BBF, blown C6 trans, different engine combo soon. The Sweet 66 My lug nuts require more torque than your Honda Civic makes

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