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I really like my old 79 Ford Bronco 4x4.I have never had a truck with huge tires like this one before, and I paid only $80 (eighty)for this truck.I have had it over a year now and never drive it except around my acreage.We get alot of snow, 2 feet right now.People with 4x4's even get stuck in their driveways, but my old 79 just cruises thru it like nothing.It kinda reminds me of a bulldozer because it is so huge.The big red coil springs in the front remind me of a bulldozer or something.Right now the engine is running, it dosnt leak or burn oil, but since I am on a budget I want to take the next couple of years to do up an engine for my truck.I find nothing but good about the original 351M on all the searches ive done.I also found that a 429, 460, and 400M will basically bolt right up to my transmission.Considering that this truck will only be driven in winters, and around my acreage, which engine would be the best to build up? I am totally amazed at how my $80 truck performs.Thanks
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keep what you got. When you change motors/butcher it up accessory brackets, hoses, belts may be different causing new problems. A larger motor may be hard on the drivetrain.When you see a hybrid car, what are your thoughts/opinions of the driver?
351m is fine but for maximum torque {pulling power} go with the 460don't waste your money, it will out last you :)
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You keep mentioning budget, so that's what I'm going on here. The big block parts 429/460 are expensive in relation to the small block, and it's been my experience you can build much more horsepower for a ton less $$ with a small block. The big blocks are torquier, so that may help you in your off-roading, but again, you can still do as good for a lot less with the small block. I'd recommend getting a 5.0 small block (like from a Mustang) 1985 or older (those years have carburetors so you don't have to worry about computers/electronics in your old '79). There are a TON of parts for those engines and you can build up serious power/torque as you see fit. It will still bolt to your trans. Not sure about the motor mounts in a Bronco.do up another 351, yours is keeping you happy , leave the big $ blocks to the " mines bigger " crowd, have fun
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