i am wondering if a chevy 350 will fit into the bay of a 97 f150. it has a 4.6 in it now so not much change in size, worried about the mods that may be neccesary to make it fit. In case you are wondering why I would do this, I just bought a 350 for a different vehicle and 2 weeks later, a deal came along on the truck that I couldnt refuse. I got rid of the chevy the engine was to go into and now have the engine. The 4.6 has 150,000 miles on it and will soon need a new one. So, thats why I am trying to get it into the bay. am i just wishful thinking?

 

Turtle,

Get in touch with Summit Racing. I think they offer engine swap kits, although I'm not sure about your specific application.
http://www.Summitracing.com

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Boss™

Just Ordered 2001 F-150 Lariat Wht/Slvr medium graphite leather, 4x4, SC, SB, SS, 99L 5.4L, 44E tran, 7700# payload, Class III Tow, 3.73LS, Skids, Capts chairs, 4W disc ABS, shift-on-fly, keyless, HD everything
Planned Mods:
Westin Chromed Stainless Nerf Bars, ARE LS II bed cover, Bedrug™, Gibson Swept Side Cat Back, K&N filter w/airbox mods, Headman headers, Superchip, 3" body lift with at least 33's, alarm/pager/auto start system, stereo system

 

As for size it would most likely fit. But, you would probably have to use a 350 transmission to go with it and a computer from GM. Why stop there. With a bore and a 400 crank the 350 could be a 383.
How would you ever get it to pass the smog test. Almost any inspector could tell the Ford engine did not look like that?

Take two aspirin, lie down and you will feel better. (just kidding)



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97 F-150, 2WD, Reg Cab,Flareside,Dk Toreador Red, Windsor 4.6, Magnecor 8.5mm wires, Bosch Plat +4s, 3.55 LS, EGR Bug Deflector, ******* Bed Cover, Bed Liner, XL Full Length Running Boards, Air Aid Kit, Gibson Single Out Cat Back, Superchips, TransGo Shift Kit, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Hellwig 2500# Overload Springs,Energy Suspension Polyurethane Front Sway Bar Bushings

 

Have you considered your driveshaft, trans mount, accessories (alt/AC/PS), cooling system, wiring, etc. Make sure you research these factors also as to minimize surprises later.

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2000 F-150 XL,RC,LB,5.4,4R70W,3.55LS,
Class III tow/Payload #3/Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS,Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner & gas/wheel/spare locks,
3" cold air box modification,Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back.

 

If a ford 351 will fit a GM 350 should.... but dam... a lot of work. Engine mounts will prob be different. Trans mounts, Flywheel, Drive shaft, and most of all the electronics.......

Never tryed that even back in my mechanic days.

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96 F150 XL,special
Air/PS/PB/AM-FM-Cass/
Light Package/300 I6/
5 SP Man/...
Nothing fancy just my little baby

 

Well, I tried to get information from Summit Racing and they could not help me. They did not know whether it was possible or not. As far as the emissions goes, I am going to register the truck in New Hampshire or Vermont where they dont have the emissions testing.