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    So after some intensive googling, and speaking to some of the gurus i know, a decision has been reached.

    I was informed by a few guys far older than i of how motor builds for the Ford 400 were done back in the 80s, before there was really any aftermarket support for the 400.

    A quick history lesson on the 351m/400 for those of you who don't know, it is essentially a 351C with a 1" larger deck height. However it uses the same size main bearings as a 351w, even thous it uses the same size rod bearings as the 351c. Also The 400 and 351C use pistons of similar compression heights, so when you properly select a set of 351C it can be used to bump the compression ratio in the 400. However there is a wrist pin clearance difference. Most 351C have a wrist pin diamiter of .912" where as the 400 is .975". There 2 ways to fix it are to either bore out the 351C pistons, or use a bushing in the connecting rod of the 400.

    So i have decided to go with 351C pistons, and bore out the pin hole, and move forward with this project.

    A good link for ford 400 info
    http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/i...00_Engine.html
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    Very good, the Internet is your friend. Glad you found some really helpful advice and have it all planned out now. I'm excited for you, this truck is going to be awesome.

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    The block is at the machine shop, getting reconditioned finally Still waiting to hear how the block cleans up and such so i can get the pistons ordered.

    On a side note there also building me a new bottom end for my ranger(again ) as of today. One day I'll learn not to drive the ranger like i do the 77.
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    Haha, get a little to crazy with the Ranger? Lol and that's awesome man, post some pics up when you get it back.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RhinoZ24 View Post
    Haha, get a little to crazy with the Ranger? Lol and that's awesome man, post some pics up when you get it back.
    Yeah, sadly i hydro locked it, for a second time in 3 years for a lack of common sense. However this time it wasnt as much my fault as the first lol.
    My ranger, most current pic, but i do have different rubber now days. Its a 91 with a 4.0L bored .020 over, the more aggressive comp cam, headers, 2.5" exhaust header back, ported and polished heads, ported the intakes to match, 56mm throttle body. Its a fun little work truck, just a little to low to the ground. The last motor prior to install.



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    Damn, you like to play a lot haha. Love that 4.0 too. I think you should change your name to truck destroyer though haha, you just tear em up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RhinoZ24 View Post
    Damn, you like to play a lot haha. Love that 4.0 too. I think you should change your name to truck destroyer though haha, you just tear em up.
    Well its more of a build them up, tear um up, start over with lessons learned haha.

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    Finally got the part fiasco situated and will be receiving an engine kit from Tim Meyer, here shortly. The kit i ordered comes out to roughly 325hp and 445ftlbs, so it should be a nice increase over the original numbers. Cant wait for this build to be done.
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    Awesome, keep us informed.

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    Awesome, keep us informed.
    Dude your truck is awesome. Love it.

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    Motor finally came in last week.
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