hey whats up everyone
im new to owning a big brono just was purchased sportin 33's with a 400mmotor and a 4 inch lift any suggestions to what i can do or common problems i might run into
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, Jan 30 2004 08:04 PM
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Posted 29 February 2004 - 11:25 PM
I disagree with that. The 400 is a very strong engine, and can easily be make even better for only a little more than it'd cost for any other engine rebuild. Telling him to swap to a different engine family will cast for more than building the 400
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Posted 01 March 2004 - 11:18 AM
I agree with Davids, The 351m/400's are good motors just get bad wraps by some. in that bronco the 400 will out last and walk all over the 351w. I've got 2 of em. I've tried and still trying to kill my M block so i can rebuild it. It's limping on 7cyl and still enough TQ to take my bronco on 35" boggers any place i want. I'm one not to replace motors in my mud toy's till milk it for all it's got.
If he wanted to do a motor it'll be cheaper to go with a 460 since they use the same tranny bolt pattern. plus everyone i know with mildly built big blocks get the same and some better MPG then a 351w. if my choice i'd opt'd for the more power of the big block with same fuel mileage then half the power 351w IMO
this link should help with the 351m/400's
http://www.projectbr..._the_rumors.htm
If he wanted to do a motor it'll be cheaper to go with a 460 since they use the same tranny bolt pattern. plus everyone i know with mildly built big blocks get the same and some better MPG then a 351w. if my choice i'd opt'd for the more power of the big block with same fuel mileage then half the power 351w IMO
this link should help with the 351m/400's
http://www.projectbr..._the_rumors.htm
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Posted 03 March 2004 - 03:47 PM
When I bought my 79 bronco I replaced the timing chain with a double roller and
installed a new melling oil pump. The engine is a 400 and has 96,000 miles and the
timing chain was completely shot. The clutch was bad too. We also rebuilt the
transmission and transfer case, and rebuilt the steering components.
installed a new melling oil pump. The engine is a 400 and has 96,000 miles and the
timing chain was completely shot. The clutch was bad too. We also rebuilt the
transmission and transfer case, and rebuilt the steering components.
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