Another engine swap
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Laughing Gas
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From: Lynden, WA
Another engine swap
Having done the search for info about the 302 to 351 swap, I can see that it could be lots of "worms" to untangle. I have a 351HO complete engine from a 1985 Bronco. It's been rebuilt and has the manual trans flywheel, OEM 4180 Holley carb and intake, Dura Spark Ignition and module. The truck is a 94 F150 4x4 302EFI with 5 speed manual trans. I also have a Mallory 3 port fuel pressure regulator for reduction of fuel pressure to carb, and excess returned to tank. As an Industrial Control Electrician I'm capable of sorting out the wiring to manage the swap. Am I missing anything to complete this? I'll add headers and dual exhaust.
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If your going carbed as you mention use of a regulator for the carb, I would say your good. There only four or so wires you have to worry about to hook the module up so wiring isn't a real issue. Just remember the fuel pump block-off plate if your using the 351 timing cover. As an electrician any reason why you just didn't swap the efi over with a 5.8 upper and lower? Just wondering, good luck with it
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Laughing Gas
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Biggest reason I want to stay with carb is knowledge of carbs and ability to keep things running when in the back country of Canada and Alaska. EFI knowledge is not much and I've used, rebuilt and run Holleys for 30+ years.
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Originally posted by Sparky04SD
I've used, rebuilt and run Holleys for 30+ years.
I've used, rebuilt and run Holleys for 30+ years.
And you still want to use them? Just kidding. Well sounds like you have a good plan and shouldn't have any surprises, well not too many, good luck, later
