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Old Mar 3, 2016 | 12:33 PM
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older engine swap? 5.4 HELP!

hello I am new here. I have owned many ford trucks currently own a 2000 f250 with a v10 a 93 f350 with a 7.3 a 92 f150 with a 4.2 and my son has a 2006 f-150. my boy is getting his temps in a week and wants his truck running! we bought it was a bad engine shes seized up tight. it has the 5.4 I know its a 3v and the older ones are 2v. what are the other differences? can I put say a 1999-2002 engine in it? what would have to be done to make it work?. I just cant swing a 2004 or newer engine right now they cost so much more
 
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Old Mar 3, 2016 | 06:48 PM
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The amount of things such as PCM and wiring harnesses would put you well over the price of an 04 rebuilt.
Check out these sites:

5.4 2004-2009 FORD SOHC CAM 3-VALVE TRITON LONG BLOCK ENGINE - Advanced Engine Exchange

Ford 5.4L Rebuilt engines available online from PowerSource

Advanced is located in Kentucky and Power source has a location here in Hinsdale Il. both have free shipping.
Price difference between 1999-2003 5.4 2v and a 2004-2008 5.4 3v isn't that much. Check them out.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2016 | 07:08 PM
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I can get a whole older truck for $500 or less that's why I am hoping to use the older engine
 
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Old Mar 3, 2016 | 07:11 PM
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Much cheaper to just put a used 3 valve 5.4 in it. the older engine will not fit. you would have to change so much that its not cost effective.
 
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