385 s-460

[MOhillbilly]

Alright boys im looking at a 78 ford ranger xlt camper special. It has all the bells and whistles & shes a straight truck, but the motor is high miles.

So id like to hear the pros & CONS about this series of bigblock.
How much to replace or rebuild this motor?
What kind of exhaust system will work best IYO?
NO BULLSHITERS im looking at this one to replace my old girl who got knocked in the head acouple weeks ago.

[Iowanian]

What motor is in it?

edit: duh.

You want to know how much to do a complete ReBuild? You want to tear it down to the block, get the heads worked on, sleaves and all?

[Bwana]

Which engine does it have now? Is it half or 3/4 ton? 4x4 or two wheel drive?

[MOhillbilly]

460 engine 4 barrel c-6 tranny 4X2 3/4 ton.
on the rebuild give me an idea from rings to bore and polish and inbetween.
i was thinking for a basic rebuild if i did it myself from 2-300.sound about right?

[Bwana]

460 engine 4 barrel c-6 tranny 4X2 3/4 ton.
on the rebuild give me an idea from rings to bore and polish and inbetween.
i was thinking for a basic rebuild if i did it myself from 2-300.sound about right?

It depends a lot on the condition of the engine now. I take it you are talking about a complete rebuild and not just top end?

[MOhillbilly]

It depends a lot on the condition of the engine now. I take it you are talking about a complete rebuild and not just top end?

yeah 166K so a complete rebuild.

[Iowanian]

If you have the block done and a complete rebuild, and not just the top end, it'll be more than $300.....I'd guess closer to 5 depending on what you have done.

You might get a better deal buying a low mile Used motor from a Salvage yard or on the Net.

[MOhillbilly]

You might get a better deal buying a low mile Used motor from a Salvage yard or on the Net.

yeah im thinking that as well. buy one build it up and let the old one die.
any idea on where to find one on the net. sites forums ect?
id like to stay w/ a big block.

[Iowanian]

you can start looking here.

http://www.car-part.com/dealersaz.shtml

I've never had to use the internet, because I have some connections who "know" the right people in our area......1 call and I can get what I need in Iowa.

[Bwana]

yeah im thinking that as well. buy one build it up and let the old one die.
any idea on where to find one on the net. sites forums ect?
id like to stay w/ a big block.

This would be a good start: http://car-part.com/

[Iowanian]

If you hit the "by state" button you'll find this list for Missouri

A-1 Auto Recyclers: Columbia, MO
All Parts Auto & Truck Salvage: Springfield, MO
All Star Auto Parts: Kansas City, MO
Al's Auto Salvage & Sales: St. Louis, MO
Al's Foreign Car: St. Louis, MO
Auto Parts Company: Moscow Mills, MO
B & W Auto Salvage: Springfield, MO
B & W Truck Repair: West Quincy, MO
Bayless Auto Parts: Springfield, MO
Big 3 Auto Salvage: House Springs, MO
Birmingham Auto Parts: Birmingham, MO
Blue Valley Auto Salvage: Kansas City, MO
Brett's Automotive: Kahoka, MO
Brock Auto Parts: St. Louis, MO
Burkholder's Truck Sales, LLC.: Edina, MO
Clements Autobody & Salvage: Branson, MO
Countryside Auto & Truck Parts: Wright City, MO
County Line Auto & Truck: Kingsville, MO
Craig Automotive: Beaufort, MO
Delta Auto Parts & Salvage: Portageville, MO
Forty Three Auto: Joplin, MO
Freeman's Auto Salvage Center: Joplin, MO
Gilpin's Auto Parts: Marshall, MO
H & W Auto Salvage & Sales: Springfield, MO
Highway 160 Import Salvage: Nixa, MO
Hillsdale Auto Parts: St. Louis, MO
Import Auto Parts: Kansas City, MO
J.C. Auto & Truck: Monroe City, MO
Jack's Auto Salvage: St. Charles, MO
Johannes Auto Sales: Jackson, MO
John Meyer Truck & Foreign Salvage: Joplin, MO
Late Model Auto Parts: Kansas City, MO
Liberty Auto Parts: St. Louis, MO
Mack's Auto Parts: St. Louis , MO
Midwest Auto Recyclers: St. Charles, MO
Missouri Automobile & Truck Recyclers: Jefferson City, MO
Modern Auto Parts: St. Louis, MO
Northside Auto Salvage: St. Louis, MO
PDQ Auto Parts: Cole Camp, MO
PRP - Midway Auto Parts: Kansas City, MO
Reed's Automotive: Eldon, MO
RJ Auto Salvage: Goodman, MO
Smith Brothers Auto Salvage: St. Charles, MO
St. James Auto Salvage: St. James, MO
StanLin Auto & Truck Salvage: Tebbetts, MO
Tooley Auto : Hartville, MO
Yancey Auto Parts - ARA, MATR : Perry, MO

[MOhillbilly]

kick ass.
thanks guys.

[Bwana]

I would also try to stick with what's in there for an engine as well or you may find yourself swapping around a few parts. It's not that bad, but it is just one extra pain in the ass.

[Iowanian]

If you go to one of the bigger yards that are "on the Network", even if they don't have your part/motor......they can search their network, and find listings for all Motors that meet your criteria, and you can buy the motor from That place, and have it shipped.

[MOhillbilly]

how about exhaust pipe diameter magnaflow or flowmaster? i think im gonna stick with single for now.

[Bwana]

how about exhaust pipe diameter magnaflow or flowmaster? i think im gonna stick with single for now.
I think I would. That is always something you can throw on later.

Oh, one other tip: When you start calling these parts boys, make sure when you first get on say something like "Hi this is Al from Mo's garage." If they think you own, or work at a shop two things are likely to happen. You will get a better deal on the engine and they are not likely to send you some pile of crap. :thumb:

[MOhillbilly]

So 2.75 or 3 for the pipe on a single?

[Bwana]

So 2.75 or 3 for the pipe on a single?

I would just go with what is on there now and call it good. If you pulled heavy loads up mountain roads on a regular basis, I would go all out, but if not, I wouldn't worry to much about it.

[MOhillbilly]

I would just go with what is on there now and call it good. If you pulled heavy loads up mountain roads on a regular basis, I would go all out, but if not, I wouldn't worry to much about it.


right on.

[Bwana]

One other place I would check is here: http://www.cartalk.com/


You can post a bunch of questions and run a search on anything auto. I have spent a lot of time there over the years.