01 f150 427 ??
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01 f150 427 ??
Has anyone out there heard of any putting and old school big block, or small block for that matter, in a late model f150? I work at a machine/ auto shop and have seen my fair share of modified engines and swaps, but cannot find this kind of setup in a late model ford. I have an 01 f150 sport 4.2 5spd 2wd and have been looking in to putting a "real" v8 in it but cant seem to find anyone else that has done it. Does anyone know of one?????
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Personally, I think the idea sounds like one hell of a project...but as usual there is a catch.
What are your intentions with the truck if you are successful in swapping in a big block?
As far as I know, it is not legal per the federal government to install an engine that is older than the vehicle it is being placed in. If I understand correctly, and that is a big IF, that pretty much limits you to the 5.4, possibly a bored and stroked variant there of, or maybe if no one pays attention to F150 vs F250/350 a 6.8 v-10 or 7.3 diesel for maximum displacement.
Of course, if your intentions are off-road use only...I think the sky is the limit. Legally speaking, of course...
That said, does anyone know if it is possible to have an engine "certified" for emissions by the government? In other words, if I build a blown 460 and drop it in a truck, install cats, EGR, variety of engine monitoring sensors and meet OBDII requirements and test to prove it meets emissions requirements, is that acceptible?
Not trying to hijack the thread, just trying to lead where this might be going...
Just my two cents, consider what you paid for it.
Mike
What are your intentions with the truck if you are successful in swapping in a big block?
As far as I know, it is not legal per the federal government to install an engine that is older than the vehicle it is being placed in. If I understand correctly, and that is a big IF, that pretty much limits you to the 5.4, possibly a bored and stroked variant there of, or maybe if no one pays attention to F150 vs F250/350 a 6.8 v-10 or 7.3 diesel for maximum displacement.
Of course, if your intentions are off-road use only...I think the sky is the limit. Legally speaking, of course...
That said, does anyone know if it is possible to have an engine "certified" for emissions by the government? In other words, if I build a blown 460 and drop it in a truck, install cats, EGR, variety of engine monitoring sensors and meet OBDII requirements and test to prove it meets emissions requirements, is that acceptible?
Not trying to hijack the thread, just trying to lead where this might be going...
Just my two cents, consider what you paid for it.
Mike
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it would be one hell of a project. i would love to see it, but for a daily driver truck it is just not worth it.
the computer will pitch a fit with that engine in there. this means it has to go. the computer goes, the transmission goes. the instrument cluster needs to be replaced with aftermarket gauges as well.
if you have the time, know how and a bit of money lying around, i say go for it. like i said earlier, i would love to see it, but it would have to be strictly for a project truck.
the computer will pitch a fit with that engine in there. this means it has to go. the computer goes, the transmission goes. the instrument cluster needs to be replaced with aftermarket gauges as well.
if you have the time, know how and a bit of money lying around, i say go for it. like i said earlier, i would love to see it, but it would have to be strictly for a project truck.
