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          Old 03-07-2010, 11:51 PM
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          Just double checking I have a 98 f150 4.6 and a 01 5.4 without the wire harness, i can use the 4.6 harness just need to modify a few plugs. Thanks
           
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          Originally Posted by F-150truckman
          OK Thanks I'm still looking for a motor with the harness and all
          Found a 2007-2008 5.4 3v Flex fuel motor with harness. So from what I under stand is all I would need to do is put this in and have my tune done? Also can also get the ECM for this motor.
           
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          That is much more complicated to do. Sorry but these notes only cover the 2 Valve 5.4 swap.

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          Originally Posted by F-150truckman
          Found a 2007-2008 5.4 3v Flex fuel motor with harness. So from what I under stand is all I would need to do is put this in and have my tune done? Also can also get the ECM for this motor.
          Anyone have any type of help on this one?
           
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          Old 04-07-2010, 08:25 PM
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          can you put a 5.4 from a 00 f150 windsor in a f250? will it bolt up?
           
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          Originally Posted by JMC
          That is much more complicated to do. Sorry but these notes only cover the 2 Valve 5.4 swap.

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          JMC, after reading all the posts here I think your earlier assessment was correct. You should have just made the post and not answered any additional questions. You kinda dug yourself a hole with this one. But its a great informative subject and I have learned a bit here. I'm currently changing engines in a '98 Expedition from a 4.6 SOHC to a 4.6 DOHC and I find a lot of the info here is helpful. Thanks.
           
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          Originally Posted by JMC
          Notes for 4.6 to 5.4 swap Part 1 Revised 4 May 2009

          Exhaust: The collectors on the exhaust manifolds are set at different angles and locations. The 4.6 exhaust might not bolt up to 5.4 manifold. You may need to have a muffler shop modify your 4.6 exhaust to match up.
          I'm switching from 4.6l to 5.4l s/c (L motor). If the exhaust manifolds are the same, just set at different angles, would I be able to use the manifolds off my 4.6l and have them match the exhaust at the correct angle?
           
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          Originally Posted by 1clean42
          I'm switching from 4.6l to 5.4l s/c (L motor). If the exhaust manifolds are the same, just set at different angles, would I be able to use the manifolds off my 4.6l and have them match the exhaust at the correct angle?
          Asp "L" exhaust manny's are different than NA modular V8's. Their a little larger.

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          Originally Posted by 1clean42
          I'm switching from 4.6l to 5.4l s/c (L motor). If the exhaust manifolds are the same, just set at different angles, would I be able to use the manifolds off my 4.6l and have them match the exhaust at the correct angle?
          The 5.4 is wider than the 4.6 so regardless of the manifold that you use it will not line up.

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          Yeah, I thought of that right after I posted...was talking about it with my dad and that came up (the width of the motor causing the different angle). Thanks though!
           
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          So if I'm planning on buying headers, will regular 5.4l headers work with the Lightning motor? Or do I need headers made for a Lightning?
           
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          There is no difference between a regular 5.4 or a lightning 5.4 header.

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          if you have an 02 4.6, so it has COP, and a 5.4 donor, can you just use the 5.4 harness and computer for the swap? I have a donor and i was hopin id just need to change things like the stall converter and other little things without the need to splice? will it drop right in?
           
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          Originally Posted by supercrewfx4
          if you have an 02 4.6, so it has COP, and a 5.4 donor, can you just use the 5.4 harness and computer for the swap? I have a donor and i was hopin id just need to change things like the stall converter and other little things without the need to splice? will it drop right in?
          Nope. Your 4.6 PCM is programmed to work with the instrument cluster in your truck. The truck will not start using the 5.4 PCM.

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          Originally Posted by JMC
          Nope. Your 4.6 PCM is programmed to work with the instrument cluster in your truck. The truck will not start using the 5.4 PCM.

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          can ford reprogram the 5.4 pcm to work with the cluster?
           
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