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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 06:25 PM
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Engine Change Electronics

If I replace my engine in a 62 F100, what year do I need to stay under in order to not have to add computers or other electronics to the build? I would like a nice simple carb motor with electric choke.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 08:51 PM
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what size engine are you planning to use basically anything through the 70's would work and newer fuel injection engines can be converted to carb pretty easy
 
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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 10:22 PM
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Depends on how legal you want to be and the laws in TX.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 12:38 AM
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1985 was the last year of the carbureted 5.0 engine in the Mustang. I would imagine that would hold for most other Ford engines, too. I agree with BruteFord - better check with your state DMV to find out if they have any rules about engine "upgrades".
 
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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by SuperSabre
1985 was the last year of the carbureted 5.0 engine in the Mustang.
FWIW if I'm not missing some special model made later the very last carbureted Ford was 460s in 87 F250HD/F350/F-Superduty
 
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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 06:08 PM
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What size?

I was thinking of a 5.0, 289, 302 range.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2014 | 11:18 AM
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Installed 289/302 in 65, have never had a problem other than replacing cam and lifters; those darn hydraulic flat tappet lifters; if I were to have to replace the engine I would go w/ a later model engine w/ roller lifters and cam.
 
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