Can I change my engine out?
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Can I change my engine out?
I have a 2001 F-150 SuperCrew with a 5.4 engine that's still in great shape despite 225,000 miles on the truck and a second engine. First engine went 155K, I installed a used engine with about 70K on it and it's still running strong at about 140K. I love the truck and other than the "no frills" of the era, i.e. no back up camera, everything about it but the gas mileage. As a daily driver I get 11.5 mpg in town (but it's chilly in there I used to say … could use an AC charge but we're headed into winter in So Cal ) and 17mpg loaded and road tripping but not trailering. Is it even realistic to think that I could drop a 6 cyl. Ecoboost in this truck without major modifications? If so, is it worth it? Or should I just look at this truck having high mileage, coming up on 20 years and move on? I appreciate all, well most all, thoughts and recommendations, and if it's move on …. what year used F-150 Ecoboost would you buy? I was in a 2015 Platinum Expedition with an Ecoboost the other day, the guy didn't know what engine but said he gets 17 mpg around town …. Thanks for the time and opinions!
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Is it even realistic to think that I could drop a 6 cyl. Ecoboost in this truck without major modifications?
That aside, I’m a bigger fan of the 11-14 trucks than the aluminum trucks. So, I can’t really help you on which of those to choose from.
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No, it is not realistic. This would be a very difficult swap that most pros would have a hard time making it work correctly.
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I agree with Johnnie on the truck years....... I have a 2013 Eco Boost and love it.. Gobs of power, great ride, good mileage, all the frills.
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Spend far less than an engine swap, use the truck like it is supposed to be used (a truck) and buy a used Fusion hybrid/Energi (or equivalent) for the commute. It is what I did and couldn't be paid to go back.
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