what motor do i have in my truck?

[buzzy613]

i got a 1996 f-250 im wondering what motor i got in it, all i know is its a 5.8efi im guessing it has the 351 but im not sure, could any of you tell me what motor i got?

 

[Hdale85]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_F-Series#Ninth_generation_.281992.E2.80.931996.2F1997.29

Looks like the 5.8 is the 351.

 

[Jebbysan]

If it does not say 5.8 efi on the intake plenum...it is probably a 302...5.0L
The 5.8 had two rubber air intakes at the throttle body....the 302 had one...

Jebby

 

[elwood]

If it does not say 5.8 efi on the intake plenum...it is probably a 302...5.0L
The 5.8 had two rubber air intakes at the throttle body....the 302 had one...

Jebby

my 302 in my 91 ford 150 had 2 rubber intakes on the throttle body, and when I bought my K&n filter for it it was set up for the 2 intake tubes

 

[Jebbysan]

I could be wrong....but not all had two throttle blades....
Anyway....the 5.8 is physically a lot wider motor as the
deck height of the block is over an inch taller....
Go to Ford VIN website and have them break down
the VIN number...as I believe the eighth digit is the
engine code...

Jebby

 

[1998yamahawarrior]

If it says 5.8 its a 351. Not to mention being a 250 chances are a 351 anyway and yes jebby I know they did put the 302 in the 250 to, its just not common. All the 302 powered trucks I have owned have had 2 intake tubes going into the throttle body. If you are not sure after this get us a little more info and we should be able to figure it out.

 

[Hdale85]

Just cross reference the vin number. If it's got the original engine.

 

[buzzy613]

trucks all original/ the maitnece, now i know what motor i got i got a Q on lift blocks are they just as good as a body lift ro suspension lift?

 

[Hdale85]

With a body lift or blocks, you don't gain any extra suspension travel. With blocks you're gaining a bit more ground clearance, with body lift you're just gaining tire clearance.

 

[buzzy613]

i want a lill ground clearence not much like maby 2.5 to 3 in

 

[dprouse]

Then get bigger tires

 

[elwood]

Then get bigger tires

And a leveling kit for the front end, they always sag I ran 33x12.5-15 on my 91 with a leveling kit on it and had no tire rub issues

 

[buzzy613]

hmm i might look in to that if i got enough play money

 

[Hdale85]

Yeah body lifts and blocks are kind of useless.... I don't like them anyways.