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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 03:20 AM
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I have a 99 F150 2wd 4.2 V6 and it needs quite alot of work, I was thinking of putting a built V8 small block ford into it. What kind of modifications would i need to do to make everything fit right. Trans adapter, wiring kit, modifying motor mounts, stuff like that
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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Depending on what tranny you have in there, and what engine you plan on swapping in determines what all you will have to change. I you keep to a new modular motor, suh as a 4.6 or 5.4, fitment won't be a problem, on they should bolt up to the bell housig without and issue as well. Of course you will need a new ecu and such, and depending on how much power you are wanting to make, make a easy build on the tranny as well.

Someone else will chime in eventually for more answers. Mine is just a bit generalized.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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are you sticking with the modular 4.6L or 5.4L or going a different route?
 
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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The 4.2 and SBF's share the same bellhousing pattern, the modular motors do not. I've got several 5.0's and a couple 351W's and been contemplating this swap on my 97 5-speed when the sixer gives out, the damn thing just keeps goin though lol...
 
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