98 mark viii to 98' f150 motor swap
So, heres what we got done last night...
We decided it best to just pull ALL the wiring from the mk, and use it in the F150. I mean, dash gauges, a/c controls/radio, digital display, dash controls, dimmer switch, dome light, everything.
We'll just gut the F150 and use all mk's wiring. Figured this will eliminate any electrical/ECU/PATS issues. I plan on having the mk fully stripped and rolled out by tomorrow, and this weekend rolling the F150 in. (The exciting part!!) The hardest part so far? Finding buyers for all these Mark viii parts!! LOL
But just so ya'll can have some more laughs, neither of us has ever even pulled a motor before this. We're doing it because it's challenging, that's the only reason. AND we won't spend more than 1000$. I'm pretty sure (at least from internet research) we are the only ones to attempt this particular transplant, in this way. So enjoy the ride, and see this beast come to life within the next month or so.
Edit: lemme reread how to post pics...Sorry guys



We'll just gut the F150 and use all mk's wiring. Figured this will eliminate any electrical/ECU/PATS issues. I plan on having the mk fully stripped and rolled out by tomorrow, and this weekend rolling the F150 in. (The exciting part!!) The hardest part so far? Finding buyers for all these Mark viii parts!! LOL
But just so ya'll can have some more laughs, neither of us has ever even pulled a motor before this. We're doing it because it's challenging, that's the only reason. AND we won't spend more than 1000$. I'm pretty sure (at least from internet research) we are the only ones to attempt this particular transplant, in this way. So enjoy the ride, and see this beast come to life within the next month or so.
Edit: lemme reread how to post pics...Sorry guys



Last edited by imabeast; Nov 13, 2012 at 04:34 PM. Reason: Photo's don't work
Thanks buddy, I think I got it now..
Thank you, I'm a member of that one and another .LOL & on craigslist and ebay.
Powertrain control module, now before I take advice from anyone, I like to know their intelligence level. So maybe I was testing your knowledge of the system. (Fail) What I'm saying is if you don't have any advice or constructive thoughts, then please quit commenting in my thread.
not gonna start a fight, but id take a lot of info from jbrew, he is a bit rough, hell he chewed my *** on my first post, but you grow to him.
he is one of the trusted members on the site. Including glc, jethat, and terajearme
he is one of the trusted members on the site. Including glc, jethat, and terajearme
Ah, one of those types. j/k I'll take your advice, because I'm not a fighter either. I apoligize jbrew, just understand I need pointers not insults here.
Hey, that's okay. However, I can't see that having any benefit.
No problem. I don't think I'm anybody's type lol.
So, with that said, I'm going to hit it again tonight. Just gotta pull the A/C system, and one more small wire loom(I may not even need it). And it's shop cleanup time, to prep for the truck coming in. So we'll have an empty shop tomorrow.




