Differences between 2000 5.4 v 1997 5.4 engine swap help.
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Differences between 2000 5.4 v 1997 5.4 engine swap help.
Hey I just finished a swap into a 2000 e350 superduty and I am wondering what are the differences between the two. The truck runs but the o/d light is blinking and the speedometer doesn't work. The temperature gauge is also not working. I was wondering since the 2000 was pi heads v the 1997 non pi head do I need to find a different harness. I had sourced one from the junkyard already when I pulled the engine however it caused these problems. I would appreciate any help that would tell me what to do. 
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The o/d light and speedo not working are related. Sounds like the speed sensor is not hooked up. It is either in the tailshaft of the transmission (I think on the Ford) or the one in the rear differential.
The temp sensor is in the front area of the driver side head under the intake manifold I believe.
The temp sensor is in the front area of the driver side head under the intake manifold I believe.
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Hey I just finished a swap into a 2000 e350 superduty and I am wondering what are the differences between the two. The truck runs but the o/d light is blinking and the speedometer doesn't work. The temperature gauge is also not working. I was wondering since the 2000 was pi heads v the 1997 non pi head do I need to find a different harness. I had sourced one from the junkyard already when I pulled the engine however it caused these problems. I would appreciate any help that would tell me what to do.
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Not really. The COP's and injectors would probably work, but there's no provision on the 2V PCM for controlling the VCT.
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I never cared for variable valve timing. With lots of work can the 2V heads be made to make as much torque up to 5,000. rpm as my 3V heads? When my motor is shot should I build a 2V or a 3V?
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edit..Forgot you have an '05-that's a 3V in that truck. Keep a 3V if you want to build a new one. stepping backward to a 2V would be going the wrong direction.
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Those tuners that have "pre-programmed canned" tunes in them are a best guess from the manufacturer and are not optimal for all trucks and drivers. Many times, they are actually farther from right than the OE tune was,but the premium fuel masks the problems with the tunes. Proper tuning methods are also not used by all of the tune device manufacturers either,and this can cause a myriad of issues that you can't see until there's a trans problem or other more serious issue. I've seen proper tuning with 87 octane vs "canned" tunes running 93 octane,and there was more power put to the wheels, and driving 100% better.
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