Engine Swap
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Engine Swap
I've got a L6 240 in my truck right now. It's kinda junked past the point of fixation. I would like to do an engine swap. I would Perfer to put a V8 in if possible. Maybe a 302. Is that a good idea and if i do it what changes would need to be made? any ideas welcome. Please help me.
-Alec
-Alec
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You might be disappointed in the lack of low-end torque a 302 produces. A 300ci 6-cylinder is a bolt-in replacement and aftermarket hop-up parts are available. If you are set on a V8 swap, find a donor truck and take everything.
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what kind and year of truck is it
my brother had an 80 bronco the came with a 6(dont remember what size) but when he sold it there was a 400 big block in it. the truck should take the 302 with no problems but you may need a diferent trany. i dont know what your 240 is bolted up to.
just consider the difrence in weight on your front end
personly id go with the 302 but thats just me.
Ciancio
85' bronco(full-size)
302cid flowtech headers
C5 with NP208
32x11.5x15 bfg mud-terrain on 15x10 huricaneII rims
my brother had an 80 bronco the came with a 6(dont remember what size) but when he sold it there was a 400 big block in it. the truck should take the 302 with no problems but you may need a diferent trany. i dont know what your 240 is bolted up to.
just consider the difrence in weight on your front end
personly id go with the 302 but thats just me.
Ciancio
85' bronco(full-size)
302cid flowtech headers
C5 with NP208
32x11.5x15 bfg mud-terrain on 15x10 huricaneII rims
