4x4 project 84 F150
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Re: 4x4 project 84 F150
Maddog 2-1/4" primary headers have been ordered!
Thinking of going with the Sledge Hammer "IS" plate nitrous kit. Not wanting a big hit but he suggested I go with that kit incase I wanted to go bigger down the road.
Thinking of going with the Sledge Hammer "IS" plate nitrous kit. Not wanting a big hit but he suggested I go with that kit incase I wanted to go bigger down the road.
jones- Posts : 2230
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Re: 4x4 project 84 F150
Are you going to have a nitrous cam cut? Also, with that much spray are you planning on incorporating the ability to adjust individual cylinder timing?-----everybody acted like I was wasting my time with anything more than a 200 hit and my cam is a solid flat.. 237/255 ---also using the SCJ head
460bronco- Posts : 364
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Re: 4x4 project 84 F150
460bronco wrote:Are you going to have a nitrous cam cut? Also, with that much spray are you planning on incorporating the ability to adjust individual cylinder timing?-----everybody acted like I was wasting my time with anything more than a 200 hit and my cam is a solid flat.. 237/255 ---also using the SCJ head
No special cam, Steve Johnson and my engine builders believe that any engine can hold a 100-200 shot. You don't really have to start worrying about nitrous camshafts unless your building a nitrous motor. 300-1,000 nitrous hp.
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jones- Posts : 2230
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Re: 4x4 project 84 F150
Doesn't the sledgehammer have 600hp capability? I got a Saturday night special kit and have loved it!
460bronco- Posts : 364
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Re: 4x4 project 84 F150
Did you find a 9" disk brake kit for 5 on 5-1/5, 15" wheels yet? I've been looking and haven't found a junk yard solution yet.
68formalGT- Posts : 862
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Re: 4x4 project 84 F150
Pretty tough to beat the price on a Quick Performance kit.68formalGT wrote:Did you find a 9" disk brake kit for 5 on 5-1/5, 15" wheels yet? I've been looking and haven't found a junk yard solution yet.
schmitty- Posts : 4538
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460bronco wrote:Doesn't the sledgehammer have 600hp capability? I got a Saturday night special kit and have loved it!
Yes, he said that it is good from 150-600hp and from what I'm doing and he and my engine builder know me so he suggested the Sledge Hammer.
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68formalGT wrote:Did you find a 9" disk brake kit for 5 on 5-1/5, 15" wheels yet? I've been looking and haven't found a junk yard solution yet.
Not yet, I want to get it moving first to double check the gear ratio. Then I'll do the axle swap and brakes.
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Update! How's the build going?
460bronco- Posts : 364
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Re: 4x4 project 84 F150
schmitty wrote:Pretty tough to beat the price on a Quick Performance kit.68formalGT wrote:Did you find a 9" disk brake kit for 5 on 5-1/5, 15" wheels yet? I've been looking and haven't found a junk yard solution yet.
I'll check them out, thanks Rob!
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Re: 4x4 project 84 F150
1. I ordered the headers and it's been 3 weeks since I ordered. I called them back to get an update and they hadn't started building them.
2. Engine build is under progress, I believe the heads are being ported right now.
3. Transmission, I'm having troubles. I haven't been able to get in touch with Broader to make my order and I keep forgetting to try calling everyday to get in touch with someone.
4. Body, talked with the body shop today as they was heading out to cruising the coast. I'll have to get in touch with them next week.
2. Engine build is under progress, I believe the heads are being ported right now.
3. Transmission, I'm having troubles. I haven't been able to get in touch with Broader to make my order and I keep forgetting to try calling everyday to get in touch with someone.
4. Body, talked with the body shop today as they was heading out to cruising the coast. I'll have to get in touch with them next week.
jones- Posts : 2230
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Re: 4x4 project 84 F150
A lot of times I have to leave a message with Jay. He will get back to you!! Progress on the headers sounds like one of my builds... I have it mapped out to take a few months.... Then a year later it finally comes together
460bronco- Posts : 364
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I hoped to have everything major purchased and delivered by the time I get the engine because I know there will be plenty of misc. stuff that will take time to get in.
I know I will probably need new driveshaft's, fuel tank, radiator, electric fan, shifter, torque converter, trans cooler, oil cooler and etc.
I know I will probably need new driveshaft's, fuel tank, radiator, electric fan, shifter, torque converter, trans cooler, oil cooler and etc.
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I am slowly getting the project together!! My fender exit Mad Dog headers came in. I just have to mock them up for clearance, weld some bungs and then I can have them coated.
The engine is moving along nicely, I just don't know how the transmission is moving along.
The engine is moving along nicely, I just don't know how the transmission is moving along.
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I'm still working on this project it's just a waiting game right now. If you want you can help me think of things I can gathering together for when the engine and transmission arrives.
Project goal: Take my 1984 F150 4x4 that's powered by a 300 inline 6 cylinder and NP435 manual transmission and swap it over to a 385 series engine and c6 automatic transmission. I would also like to repaint the truck and repair some rust damaged areas.
Here is a quick list of items I have or being built at this time.
1. Engine being built.
2. Transmission being built
3. I have a fuel pump, filters, regulator, and lines.
4. I have the transmission to NP208 transfer case adapter.
5. Headers.
6. The truck is still all together and running with the inline 6 and manual transmission.
Items I don't have.
1. Shifter.
2. Mufflers and exhaust pipe.
3. Large fuel tank.
4. Gauges.
5. Larger radiator.
6. Engine pulley's and brackets.
7. Ignition system.
8. Charging system.
9. Driveshafts.
10. Air filter system.
11. Torque converter.
12. Transmission cooler, lines & fittings.
What can you think of that I might would need?
What could I go ahead and start doing?
I can't decide if I should go with a aftermarket radiator and electric fans or piece something together from factory parts?
Project goal: Take my 1984 F150 4x4 that's powered by a 300 inline 6 cylinder and NP435 manual transmission and swap it over to a 385 series engine and c6 automatic transmission. I would also like to repaint the truck and repair some rust damaged areas.
Here is a quick list of items I have or being built at this time.
1. Engine being built.
2. Transmission being built
3. I have a fuel pump, filters, regulator, and lines.
4. I have the transmission to NP208 transfer case adapter.
5. Headers.
6. The truck is still all together and running with the inline 6 and manual transmission.
Items I don't have.
1. Shifter.
2. Mufflers and exhaust pipe.
3. Large fuel tank.
4. Gauges.
5. Larger radiator.
6. Engine pulley's and brackets.
7. Ignition system.
8. Charging system.
9. Driveshafts.
10. Air filter system.
11. Torque converter.
12. Transmission cooler, lines & fittings.
What can you think of that I might would need?
What could I go ahead and start doing?
I can't decide if I should go with a aftermarket radiator and electric fans or piece something together from factory parts?
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Re: 4x4 project 84 F150
HorsinAround wrote:What are you going to do for Motor mounts?
I have a set of engine mounts I used to install a 460 into a 93 F150, I'm not 100% sure if they will work. They are like a solid mount with a single stud. I might have to change the engine mount tower's from the picture I see on JBG.
jones- Posts : 2230
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I have the black mounts I used off another build but I don't have the gold perches shown in the picture. (I guess I will need the perches?)
jones- Posts : 2230
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I received a phone call this evening letting me know that my transmission will be shipped out right after the first of the year! Getting excited to see one of the large parts of the puzzle.
Another question for you to chew on: Would it be better to have the transmission cooler in the radiator or a separate unit with it's own cooling fan? (I'm thinking of a Bar & plate unit rather than the tube style)
Another question for you to chew on: Would it be better to have the transmission cooler in the radiator or a separate unit with it's own cooling fan? (I'm thinking of a Bar & plate unit rather than the tube style)
jones- Posts : 2230
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Re: 4x4 project 84 F150
Ok guys here is some pictures of the project truck.
Engine bay:
I have all ready restored some if the interior.
Before:
After:
Engine bay:
I have all ready restored some if the interior.
Before:
After:
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Re: 4x4 project 84 F150
Got another piece if the puzzle this week!
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I've been driving the truck a couple of weeks and tinkering with the stock I6 300. Fuel mileage has been 8-9mpg but I have never been tempted to try to better the mileage. These past couple of weeks I've been bored so I started tuning on the engine. I drive 100 miles a day and love driving the truck! I have managed to get the mpg up to 13.7mpg and thats on par with a early 2000 model year truck! I just can't wait to get the engine and start this project!
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Re: 4x4 project 84 F150
New transfer case on the way! I decided to go with a Cyclone gear box. It is a 10" mated, straight thru with a 1:1 ratio. It mean's all time 4x4 but a lot stronger than any factory made transfer case. This isn't a daily driver so I can unlock the hubs for driving to the races and lock the hubs before a make any passes. I also found a 9" rear axle that will allow me to get rid of the c-clip axles and add disc brakes. I'm pretty excited that things are coming together.
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Engine is complete here is a link to the engine build in the Proven Build's section.
Unfortunately, I have been bleeding funds while I have been waiting for the engine. So I won't be able to do body work, DashPak, Vintage air, nice serpentine belt system. It won't be a show truck like I originally wanted. All is not lost though, I won't feel bad about using the truck in the mud or off road.
I will be making a trip in the future to pick the engine up in Kentucky. Still waiting for the Cyclone gear box to come in, it was suppose to be here 2 weeks ago. I can afford a lower cost lift kit for larger tires, I just don't want to go higher than needed. I'm currently running 31" mud tires and plan to burn those down to the cords as soon as I get the truck running.
Unfortunately, I have been bleeding funds while I have been waiting for the engine. So I won't be able to do body work, DashPak, Vintage air, nice serpentine belt system. It won't be a show truck like I originally wanted. All is not lost though, I won't feel bad about using the truck in the mud or off road.
I will be making a trip in the future to pick the engine up in Kentucky. Still waiting for the Cyclone gear box to come in, it was suppose to be here 2 weeks ago. I can afford a lower cost lift kit for larger tires, I just don't want to go higher than needed. I'm currently running 31" mud tires and plan to burn those down to the cords as soon as I get the truck running.
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