I am not familiar with the RUD....but if its like the SMOD and SROD(3 speed + overdrive) they aren't any stronger than the 3 speed. You would be better served running the T5...you can get them cheaply from later Mustang v6s...just be aware the input shaft is about 3/4" longer for the v6 version if I remember correctly(might be 5/8") which means you need to add a spacer place between the bellhousing and the trans to make up for the extra length(T5s are easy to make a spacer plate for as long as you have a set of transfer punches and the correct size hole saw and some aluminum plate to work with). Your biggest hurdle would be the shifter setup, you would need to do something like this:
IIRC the Econolines use the better 3.03 3spd. Your 200 will never make enough power to hurt it. I'd bolt the 200 up and run it. I had a 66 that I put a Cleveland in and it was a handful. Kept the colum shifted 3spd it was born with. Never had any problems with the tranny and I flogged it all the time.
Those old transmissions are all most likely crushed by now
Use what you can find
The truck is cool enough you can do what the hell you want and come out okay
I liked your first thought (throw a big block at it)
However there is starting to be eco boost 2.3 plants around from wrecked new fords and I would do that for weight savings
Keep all the old stuff and do not modify the frame
Newer design straight axle and rack and pinion
Use what you can find
The truck is cool enough you can do what the hell you want and come out okay
I liked your first thought (throw a big block at it)
However there is starting to be eco boost 2.3 plants around from wrecked new fords and I would do that for weight savings
Keep all the old stuff and do not modify the frame
Newer design straight axle and rack and pinion
Have you figured out how to put 5 on the tree for a T-5?
Is the RUD compatible with a column shifter?
Would a Windsor 302/347 fit under the stock doghouse? How about a 300 with an OD auto? Mounting the big truck straight six might be easier than the shifter issues.
Not that is pointed at me
I usually let something like this gain a few 'followers ' then move it so the conversation will continue,
justification for my senility.
Do you suppose this is why the family business eight door Econoline was always fully loaded?
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