I am looking to swap a blown(whipple charged) 351 into my 97 f150 where a 4.2L resides now. What I need is information as to what I need ie; harnesses, computer etc. Someone who has done this swap or a shop that does this type of transplant.
Just trying to be different
with an engine that I CAN WORK ON!!! Instead of a dealer.

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1997 F150 4.2L,auto.3.55 gears,shift kit, AIM Phantom Fiberglass Frt.
End, Recessed Hd.Lights behind billett grilles, Fiberglass Cobra Hood 4"-6'AIM Drop kit,etc.

 

You'll need some BIG $$$ to pay off the emissions inspectors.

You can put a newer model engine in an old vehicle, but you can't (legally) install an engine that's older than the original.

 

You have alot of work ahead of you! I doubt anything will be the same. Although the tranny might bolt up.

Why can't you put an older engine in? I know alot of people that have them in different vehicles. Can't say I've ever heard that before.

 

Sounds like a fun project. Is that a 351C, W or M? Seems like the new truck's engine compartment is shorter than the old ones, but still plenty big. Good luck.

 

there is plenty of room. There is an Off-Road magazine I read where a guy dropped a 460 in place of the 5.4.
talk to the guys at STEEDA Autosports.
they have lots of experience dropping 351's into trucks as well as cars.
or check their website.

bought some stuff from them already with more on way.


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'98 F150 4.6L auto, 3.55
flowmaster 2 chamber w/ dual out
K&N fuel injection performance kit
Superchips

more on way

 

It could just be OK, but I doubt it. We aren't exactly the most progressive environmental state.

The reason behind keeping a newer engine is that they assume it will have fewer harmful emissions than previous models. Since the Feds require auto makers to reduce emissions output each year, I'd say that trying to prove an older engine runs just as "clean" is very difficult and costly.

Things to consider- emissions, resale, and engine height. We don't want a big 4bbl sticking up through the hood... or maybe we do!

 

Guess I better keep my mouth shut and tell my relatives and friends in west oklahoma to keep their mouth's shut too!

 

That sounds cool!!!

We had a 351C in our 72 Mustang....we sold it though for a practical car (95 Nissan Maxima.....which i love and though was a good deal considering what we needed a car for).....it is a strong motor!!!!

SOunds cool doing that though

 

Past-
It's probably never going to be checked unless they live around OKC. Only a few counties in OK have the "emissions" inspection- air pump, exhaust, etc. Most counties just have a "safety" inspection- horns, wipers, lights, etc.

As for videoman's situation, it would be wise to confirm the legality of such an exchange before going through with the technical planning.

 

Nomo: My dad's buddy owns a repair shop in Buffalo,Ok, (west of Alva, north of Woodward.) he builds wrecked cars and usually they don't have engines or trannys. He used to have a 92 F-150 that was rolled and he put a new cab top and a 86 5.0 with a newer SD EFI system. He looks for older lower mileage engines. Guess he gets em cheap. I've gotten quite a few parts from him.

My dad also has a friend who owns a implement dealership in Pryor, and he has a 95 "other" and when his truck was 2 years old he got a sniffer test in Tulsa. I don't remember my 93 ever getting one, and I know none of my dad's trucks have gotten one. Whats that all about?

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Not sure about Buffalo, but Pryor is in Mayes county- no emissions inspection required. Tulsa and Oklahoma (OKC) counties do require emissions inspections. There are probably a couple of others too.

I live in Tulsa County, but I've never had a sniffer test. An old '80 F150 did go through a couple of litmus-paper-on-the-tailpipe tests. Heck, just recently a local Texaco refused to even inspect the Expedition because of the airbox mod (it didn't fail- they just refused to do the inspection).

As for why/when they test, I'm sure it's more along the lines of something just really doesn't look right- like a big 4bbl carb sticking through the hood of a '97 F150. On the other hand, without running the serial numbers, it's difficult for the average person to tell an '89 5.0L from a '92 5.0L.