[75Squire]

Just to pu t the nail in the coffin on this issue. There was a factory 400 4V intake.

They did exist. How many were made? Nobody knows. How many remain? At least 1

 

[KULTULZ]

Just to pu t the nail in the coffin on this issue. There was a factory 400 4V intake.

...unh hunh... I see....

Say... You have time for a cup of coffee? I am going to have one to wash down this slice of humble pie...

...sheesh...

 

[Rcode427]

Not only did they make a cast iron intake for a 400 , I have an aluminum 4v intake for a 400 . It is sitting inside my 49 willy in floor board . Have not put it on yet . Want a pic of it ? It is brand new never installed on a motor .

 

[job1bf]

i wonder how hard it would be to "borrow" these rare manifolds and have some copies made. Sure would be great for the guys with 400's that aren't allowed aftermarket 4bbl intakes and carbs...like Cali i think...anyone interested? I do know some people in casting business...

 

[KULTULZ]

Aftermarket 4V intakes are readily available, it is OEM that is rare. I have heard rumors over the years but he showed me the real thing.

 

[75Squire]

Please disregard the second pic, it is of a 351C with a holly flange on it.


I have heard a couple of these stories as well. The one that seems to hold the most water was about a fleet of 77 LTD II cop cars sent to a midwestern Police agency. As the story goes the engines were junk and the blocks kept cracking so they junked the lot of them. The reason it seems to hold water is that around the same time a Police agency in California got a fleet of these cars but with the the 2bbl manifold etc.

As denoted by the XE casting number this manifold is a experimental and was never ment to see the light of day as far as public use. Still I wonder how many were cast and on what cars or trucks they were tested on.

 

[pdw72]

There is no bell for a large bolt pattern 351M/400 to SBF trans type. He would be limited to whatever is available for the 385 Series bell pattern. This is why this block is so desirable. Pantera enthusists are one group that this would be popular with.

You are not questioning the existence of a 385series pattern bell housing for a c-4 are you, I have one in my garage now. I guess that is what I am reading here.

 

[KULTULZ]

You are not questioning the existence of a 385series pattern bell housing for a c-4 are you, I have one in my garage now. I guess that is what I am reading here.

I have seemed to cause a lot of confusion...nothing new...

I was trying to explain the desirability of the 400 FMX block vs. the 400 385 Series patterned block. I understand the availability of bells for the 385 pattern.

Sorry to cause confusion.

 

[KULTULZ]

I have heard a couple of these stories as well. The one that seems to hold the most water was about a fleet of 77 LTD II cop cars sent to a midwestern Police agency. As the story goes the engines were junk and the blocks kept cracking so they junked the lot of them. The reason it seems to hold water is that around the same time a Police agency in California got a fleet of these cars but with the the 2bbl manifold etc.

As denoted by the XE casting number this manifold is a experimental and was never ment to see the light of day as far as public use. Still I wonder how many were cast and on what cars or trucks they were tested on.

Completely plausable. I have also heard of a limited release of 4V BRONCOS. Hard to distinguish between fact and wives tales but you have the first proof I have ever come across...

Most likely most were scrapped as no one realized their value.

 

[KULTULZ]

Please disregard the second pic, it is of a 351C with a holly flange on it.

Can I get the Casting I.D. No. and Date Code off that manifold?

 

[pdw72]

No problem, I have argued the existence of this before, now I have the proof at home intsead of buried in my buddies shed. I need to get a pic of it for next time.

 

[bsnake2]

How much are these 400 fmx blocks worth? D1AE 6015 A2C

 

[junkyardjeff]

I have been keeping a eye out for one of those blocks too,I want to put one in my 65 custom 500 with a manual trans so I can retain the small block clutch parts and mounts.

 

[bsnake2]

I have one of these motors found it in my bronco, id likke to sell it or trade for a 460.

 

[FEandGoingBroke]

You are either insane or a moron or bored.... which one is it?

Who digs up this ancient stuff?

 

[bsnake2]

If your talking to me then im all of the above!

 

[petefitzgerald89]

Hi Ford nuts...I have a ford 400 FMX engine I am going to sell...any takers?[email protected]...