putting in a smaller motor, than a 460

Asked by Pete Jul 22, 2019 at 06:17 PM

Question type: Shopping & Pricing

i have a 1987 24 foot ford motor home with a old 460 in it with a three speed tranny, its killing me at the pumps, is there any way to either swap out the tranny for a 4 speed or something with o/drive, etc etc or is there a better motor to swap in with a good tranny etc? like a new yet wrecked truck combo etc? i never put my foot down on old 460, but it raceing over 3000 rpm on highways, yike---////////////////////$$$$

3 Answers

GuruHR36D answered 4 years ago

You've got a truck chassis with a camper added to it. You could drive slower or add an overdrive after the transmission. Changing the trans might be an option IF you can find something that will mate to your engine. Switching to another engine trans is not a good idea as anything later than yours will be fuel injected and computer controlled, and it would be one hell of a project. Have you considered leaving the keys in it and a dollar on the seat? Buy something smaller and more fuel efficient with the insurance money.

Mark helpful

F_O_R answered 4 years ago

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1105cct-1973-ford-f350-e40d-transmission-swap/

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Ford

Looking for a Used Ford in your area?

CarGurus has 45,518 nationwide Ford listings starting at $1,995.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Ford Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    OJ
    Reputation
    72,800
  • #2
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    66,840
  • #3
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    39,740
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.