Originally Posted by F150upgrade

I am new to the forum. I have a 1997 F150 supercab with 270,000 miles on my 4.6L I need a new engine, so I am looking to drop a lightning engine and trans in mine. The goal here is to have a little fun. I want to restore my truck to its factory condition except for the engine and trans. A sleeper if you will... Anyway I am sure people would scoff at that as well, but I just don't care. I think it will be fun and either way, I have to buy an engine. 270,000 hard miles, mine is starting to bleed to death!! seal leaks, headgasket leaks, but it still cranks on the first try and runs good.