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Old 03-15-2011, 07:00 AM
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5.8 351

how reliable is a 351, i got a 95 5.8 at the shop i can get for 400$ that needs HG's im gonna do em both, not sure of the mileage on it, i think its about 154k. how reliable is this engine. its auto 4x4. i think im gonna pick it up and maybe drop an IDI in it later on with a D60 up front with 450 springs
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Old 03-15-2011, 05:36 PM
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351W's are pretty stout motors.. see alot of em around.. i'd drive it.
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Old 03-15-2011, 05:55 PM
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went back there today, sold the truck blow hg's and all.
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Old 03-15-2011, 05:59 PM
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That sucks. 5.8's are stout. Just really thirsty lol
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Old 04-07-2011, 05:56 AM
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That sucks. 5.8's are stout. Just really thirsty lol
That aint no lie i got about 160 miles out of both tanks in my 95
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Old 04-07-2011, 06:07 AM
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my mother in law had a 5.8 with over 300,000 on it when she sold it. it was still running strong
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Old 04-09-2011, 12:16 PM
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Best gas engine I ever had, 170,000 on 6" lift and 35's since 40,000, replaced heater core and starter the entire time I owned it, great engine and truck.
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Old 04-09-2011, 12:20 PM
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351w are good motors sold a 350 van that had one in it 186k on it still running see it around every now and again.
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Old 04-13-2011, 05:57 AM
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studdgage your sig is the best ive seen hahaha
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