Boost vs Swap
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Boost vs Swap
Hey guys, I've been lurking for weeks now but I decided to finally just ask my question here. I've got a '00 F250 with the 2v 5.4 triton and it's been great and is still going after 300k+ miles but it's getting pretty tired now so I originally thought I'd just rebuild it and boost it with either a turbo kit, procharger, or even a lightning supercharger. Then I read that the newer 5.0 has the same engine mounts and bellhousing as the 5.4 and is already in the power range I want, so my question is, would I be better off (easier/cheaper) to go with my first idea of a rebuild and boost or swap a 5.0 into it? It'd probably be helpful to mention that I'm a newbie when it comes to engine rebuilds and swaps so I could be in over my head with either idea but I've got to start somewhere.
Specs: stock 2v 5.4 with a 4r100 trans and 4x4 if that matters.
Any answers, tips, tricks and advice would be a big help, thanks.
Specs: stock 2v 5.4 with a 4r100 trans and 4x4 if that matters.
Any answers, tips, tricks and advice would be a big help, thanks.
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Both are doable but, IMHO.......
1. Boosted engines are always much more expensive to build (especially when you are not starting with one)
2. Boosted engines I do not prefer for daily drivers....higher maintenance costs and repairs (typically)
1. Boosted engines are always much more expensive to build (especially when you are not starting with one)
2. Boosted engines I do not prefer for daily drivers....higher maintenance costs and repairs (typically)
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Appreciate the reply and thats what ive been thinking, as much as I hate to junk this motor I'd probably be better off to swap. Now to figure out how to get a coyote into my f250 and get everything working(trans controller and for sure ac)
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