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Question by JALISCO: Have 77 ford -351m nice clean truck, looking to restore and would like to know about fuel injection options?
as well as companys that offer upgrade parts for this type of engine,these old ford trucks are all steel and tuff as nails no plastic junk ,but they love gas, so far i have looked at a offenhouser intake that claims to improve fuel economy, i was thinking maybe to mix a newer aluminum intake with a factory fuel rail injection system and wire in the computor and other parts from a later model truck motor, i realize i would have to boar the holes for the injectors and build the air inlet control parts from other units, but all in all can this be done and what other problems could i run in to, also the fire to the plugs ? maybe a mag type distributor or what, iv’e had this truck since back when i was in school and really want the mpg to improve as well as dependable for long trips, later i want to give to my son when everything is problem free, if anyone out their can give me solid info it would really make my day, thanks so much for your help.

Best answer:

Answer by rakel-de-freitas@rogers.com
Your best bet is to obtain a “donor” vehicle. Get a wrecked 2000 and up F-series truck with let’s say a 5.4L SOHC V8 with a 4R100 transmission. That would be an EXCELLENT combination. The horsepower & torque of that drivetrain would easily surpass your 351M. Just make sure you get EVERYTHING, and wire it in accordingly. You could even fabricate your suspension to accept the 4-wheel disc brake set-up depending how handy and creative you are. Hope this helps.

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