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Old Nov 1, 2017 | 01:35 PM
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I have a 2008 ford f250 with a 6.8 L in it that blew up. I was just wondering if a 2000 6.8 will work in my 08'. I can't find anything on the internet that says either way other than the 2000 is a 2 valve and the 2008 is a three valve. Just wondering if they are interchangeable?
 
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The trick will be creating a management system that will control the 2V engine and the 5R110W transmission.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2017 | 09:04 AM
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Simply and direct answer is not without significant challenges, including the instrument cluster
 
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Originally Posted by corey91
I have a 2008 ford f250 with a 6.8 L in it that blew up. I was just wondering if a 2000 6.8 will work in my 08'. I can't find anything on the internet that says either way other than the 2000 is a 2 valve and the 2008 is a three valve. Just wondering if they are interchangeable?
it will be cheaper, faster, and easier to just get the correct motor instead of trying to hack together a solution to force fit an 18 year old motor. even if the 2000 motor were FREE, you'll get eaten alive by all the the engine and transmission management changes.

check out a salvage aggregation site like car-part.com and find the right motor.
 
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2nd issue. 3V engines use electronic throttles. 2V engines use mechanically linked throttles.
 
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No, unless you are an experienced fabricator and engine control system guru.

Alternatively you could also do it with an open checkbook and the right specialty shop, but the bill would be about the same as a brand new truck.
 
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