Straight 6 out of a 96 F150

[barronj]

Are these good motors?

Looking at a truck with 180K, engine no workie, has new radiator, new A/C, new tires, "stage coach" package...

Easy to find in the yard? Easy to work on? Worth a shit?

[fordracing19]

One of the best ever made. Can't kill them most the time.

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[stephen4785]

Pretty good engines and easy to find stuff for. Only draw back I know of is the fiber gears for the timing set.

[Captain Crawfish]

i have one and drive it daily. crappy gas mileage but a good reliable vehicle

[351Coupe]

Tough engines

[butt86]

Are these good motors?

Looking at a truck with 180K, engine no workie, has new radiator, new A/C, new tires, "stage coach" package...

Easy to find in the yard? Easy to work on? Worth a shit?

most parts are easy to find in the salvage industry but expect to pay 5-700 for a used engine.

[91cavgt]

That was the last year for the 300 I6 motor. One of the best motors that Ford ever made. It's no power house, but it has torque to spare.


I had an 85 F150 with the straight 6 and it got 20 mpg on the highway.

[Captain Crawfish]

That was the last year for the 300 I6 motor. One of the best motors that Ford ever made. It's no power house, but it has torque to spare.


I had an 85 F150 with the straight 6 and it got 20 mpg on the highway.

really fun to hold it against the converter and launch out on 40K diesels.

[Turbosvo]

My mom bought hers new in 93, and hasn't done anything to it but oil changes and regular tune up. Has around 165k great truck

[JC316]

I had 235K on mine, never gave a problem. Usually damned tough to kill. One thing, the cold start main bearing rattle came from the factory.

[Rustang]

A few weeks ago, I know someone that was trying to give one away, may be gone... Years ago, a guy told me anything they make for sbc's, they make for Ford 300's His had a 4bbl, headers, ect. They used to run them in Comp Eliminator, really wild stuff, 7's in the 1/4, no juice or turbos.

[barronj]

A few weeks ago, I know someone that was trying to give one away, may be gone... Years ago, a guy told me anything they make for sbc's, they make for Ford 300's His had a 4bbl, headers, ect. They used to run them in Comp Eliminator, really wild stuff, 7's in the 1/4, no juice or turbos.

I figured they were probably a good motor, crazy to think what a built inline 6 is capable of.

Thanks for the replies.

[barronj]

The truck has a 5 speed. Any chance the bell housing on the 6 cyl will also bolt up to a windsor based motor?

What 5 speed would be in that truck?

Thanks in advance.

[fordracing19]

Trans is a Mazda built m50d and is the same bolt pattern as the 351w.

[Jimbo]

Trans is a Mazda built m50d and is the same bolt pattern as the 351w.

Yup.

Oh, and I love the 300's. Great engine.