I'd much rather have a lariat than a xl, so if i was going to dump that amount of money into the nicer of the two trucks. If 7k includes it being drivable that is the best route IMO.

 

I agree with you, and yes 7k would be ready to drive. Does that sound right for a new engine?

Would it be easy to put on one of these new engines? (5.0, 6.2, or EB)

 

Not worth the trouble, IIRC the 5.0 and eco are over $6k just for the motor, then factor in accessories, wiring, etc. It'd be cheaper to find a donor truck which is going to be ridiculously high since it's a new motor.

If you want to make good power, buy a 5.4 out of a junk yard and bolt on a supercharger. easy 425-450 rwhp with good tuning

 

The swap would be a massive undertaking. Re-powering the Lariat is the way to go. Is it in good cosmetic condition? What I'm wonder is how did such a nice truck just casually fall into your lap?

 

Yep, repower the Lariat and sell the XL.

 

After hearing everyone's opinions, I think I'll just put in a new engine and forget about swapping interiors. I got the truck from my neighbor who owns a ford performance shop. A client brought the truck to him about a year and a half ago to get fixed (the truck overheated, owner brought it to get fixed at some gas station and they didn't fix it well, now doesn't run well, but it drove to the shop under its own power). the client never paid the deposit, and never came back for the truck, so now the shop legally owns it since its been sitting so long.

He does a lot of work for me/my truck, so first he said I could take parts off the truck and just pay him a couple buck, but I later asked him if I could have the truck and he said $500 plus cost of repairs and it's mine.

 

Double post sorry

 

Well for that price (to me) the choice is pretty obvious. But if money allows it I might hang onto the XL for awhile longer. You don't know how long it's gonna take to get the Lariat back on the road. Keep what you know is dependable for daily duty.

But be sure to keep us updated, and pictures of the trucks would be nice too!

 

Yeah, I'm gonna try and hold onto the XL, since I need it for my landscaping business, plus it's all paid for, which is really nice.

I read your entire thread and am very impressed with all you have done I the truck. I will certainly try and get some pics up soon!

 

Thanks man, I appreciate it! I'm gonna be joining you in the "Paid-Off Club" pretty soon, I'm sure it's as cool as it sounds!

But yeah pics would be great! I'm itchin' to see what I'm talking about, haha

 

As promised...

 

Well darn that didn't work. Let me try again...

 

Well, I can't get them to upload, but you can look at all the pictures here

 

still no pics, they dont work

 

well try this... I'm still trying to figure out this site...


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