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Old 11-12-2011, 07:43 PM
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5.0 4v swap into a 97-03 f150? Has it been done?

I just bought a 1999 f150 back from my dad for $1800 and it's body is in great shape, but it's a v6 with CAI and flowmaster catback... Engine and trans are tired 250000 miles! Leaves much to be desired.

I know that the 4r70w is the wrong bolt pattern bit could swap for one with a 4.6-5.0 pattern.
Other concerns include
-factory fuel pump most likely adequate, could replace one from a 5.4 truck?
-will my factory factory trans control module still work with the 5.0 wiring?
-will a factory 4r70w hold the power of a stock coyote?
-late model restoration says the swap kit requires return style fuel system. Will my stock one work?
-as far as size/fitment everything should work.
-any issues with a 5.0 flexplate to 4r70w or starter issues
-exhaust- I would like to know if there are any long tube headers that would be a close fit. If not the stock manifolds should work

Any help with any of this would be greatly appreciated. I'm hoping this would be just as fast if not faster than a lightning, since this f150 is a reg cab step side with a few exterior mods.
Anyone know of any good threads that deal with 5.0 swaps?