[John Steiner]

Good Evening:

I am considering purchasing a 1965 F 100 Ford Pickup with a 300 CI 6 cyl engine.
I want to change the engine to a V8 with a bit more power.
Can someone tell me what Ford V8 engine will bolt up to the existing 4 speed transmission and bell housing?
Any and all help with be appreciated.

Thank You

John Steiner

[bigblockragtop]

I am a Chevy guy but owned ford vans. I am not sure about the swap but you can make a 6 cylinder run like an 8. Cam headers and 4 barrel

[4 Jaw Chuck]

Without knowing what transmission you have, how can help you?

[John Steiner]

All I know about the pickup is the transmission is a manual 4 speed on the floor.
How can I identify the proper nomenclature of the transmission?

[johnnyg]

Originally Posted by John Steiner

Good Evening:

I am considering purchasing a 1965 F 100 Ford Pickup with a 300 CI 6 cyl engine.
I want to change the engine to a V8 with a bit more power.
Can someone tell me what Ford V8 engine will bolt up to the existing 4 speed transmission and bell housing?
Any and all help with be appreciated.

Thank You

John Steiner

One with the same bolt pattern.

[matt167]

T-18 4spd would have been what was there originally.. You can swap the 6 for an 8 directly with the right mounts. Same bell housing is also used..

However, the low RPM 6cyl is actually better suited to the T-18. All the torque is in by 2,500 RPM with a 300. EFI manifolds, 240 head and an offy 4bbl manifold and it'll wake it up, but still have that torque band

[hpete]

You just need the right bellhousing, clutch plate, etc. An fe or a windsor small will bolt in with factory mounts. Any other ford v8 will work but the mounts may be a little trickier. Yiy could also go with a chevy v8.