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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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96 short block

hello,
will i be able to use a 96 7.3 short block in my 01. i plan to bolt the heads, turbo, sensors, flex plate, etc. back on to the 96 block? will that work? and if not, is anyone looking for a super clean 96 short block?
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 09:56 PM
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Yes, that will work for you. Don't forget new head bolt or even better studs.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 10:19 PM
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you will also need to block off the whole for the manual fuel pump on the older engine
 
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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96 short block

thank you both for the answers. how would one block off that hole from fuel pump? what kinda of connecting rods would that 96 have?
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i think i read a freeze plug or a plate with rtv bolted down i cant remember which

rods will be forged
 
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 07:25 AM
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Does the '96 have the oil cooling jets on the rods? That has been mentioned in the past but I don't remember if it does. Do a new oil pan, too.
 
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