92 Bronco Crate Engine, EFI?
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92 Bronco Crate Engine, EFI?
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Long time lurker here but finally found a question I couldn't find a good answer to. I have a 1992 Ford Bronco 302 that the engine went boom in. I am looking to get a crate engine however every crate engine I find is carbureted or has holley EFI installed. From what I have found the holley doesn't work as the transmission is computer controlled so there would be black magic needed to get a second tps installed etc. I cannot seem to find a system that has an efi system I can just put in and be ready, likewise I can't find an aftermarket kit that will work with an undressed crate. Anyone have either a crate engine that comes with EFI ready items or an aftermarket kit that doesn't require a dual computer setup to make it, and the transmission work?
Long time lurker here but finally found a question I couldn't find a good answer to. I have a 1992 Ford Bronco 302 that the engine went boom in. I am looking to get a crate engine however every crate engine I find is carbureted or has holley EFI installed. From what I have found the holley doesn't work as the transmission is computer controlled so there would be black magic needed to get a second tps installed etc. I cannot seem to find a system that has an efi system I can just put in and be ready, likewise I can't find an aftermarket kit that will work with an undressed crate. Anyone have either a crate engine that comes with EFI ready items or an aftermarket kit that doesn't require a dual computer setup to make it, and the transmission work?
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Will not find a drop in crate engine anymore. The next best choice is get a long block then bolt on the manifolds, sensors, etc. from your current engine. Make sure the camshaft is Speed Density compatible.
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Are there any aftermarket manifolds etc out there? I have been searching and didn't find anything outside of the sniper type stuff. It seems a shame to reuse the old stuff if I'm putting in a new crate
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If you are looking for more TQ/HP with this new engine then there are options. This one controls the engine and electronic transmission: PiMPxshift Standalone Powertrain Management with Transmission Control (Sequential or Batch EFI)
You could stay with the factory 5.8L EFI intake, not recommended, or look for single throttlebody type multi-port injection manifolds like this one: Holley 351W Ford Hi-Ram EFI Manifold. There are a few others out there, but they are dwindling.
You could go with a carb type intake with injector ports on each runner then use an elbow to mount a throttlebody.
All of this depends on your wallet thickness and power goals.
You could stay with the factory 5.8L EFI intake, not recommended, or look for single throttlebody type multi-port injection manifolds like this one: Holley 351W Ford Hi-Ram EFI Manifold. There are a few others out there, but they are dwindling.
You could go with a carb type intake with injector ports on each runner then use an elbow to mount a throttlebody.
All of this depends on your wallet thickness and power goals.
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I found this one, it looks good to me, https://www.holley.com/products/engi.../parts/300-273 but it doesn't show what it can go on, should I call holley?
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For some reason I assumed you had a 5.8L engine. Do not know why. A lot more manifold options for a 5L out there.
On the other hand go big if you are considering a new engine that you want more power and aftermarket EFI.
You need a realistic budget and power goals before you get too much further down the bunny hole.
On the other hand go big if you are considering a new engine that you want more power and aftermarket EFI.
You need a realistic budget and power goals before you get too much further down the bunny hole.
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My budget is capped at 10k, the ignition system was basically brand new so I will reuse that, same with the alternator. I'm basically looking to get:
Something like this: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hpe-hp78
https://www.holley.com/products/engi.../parts/300-272 and their throttle body
and a water pump
Something like this: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hpe-hp78
https://www.holley.com/products/engi.../parts/300-272 and their throttle body
and a water pump
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My budget is capped at 10k, the ignition system was basically brand new so I will reuse that, same with the alternator. I'm basically looking to get:
Something like this: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hpe-hp78
Something like this: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hpe-hp78
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My fear is that the stock upper and lower are now 21 years old so I thought it would be better to replace it if I'm doing this much anyway. I'm thinking of getting the high ram as well as the pimpx shift. Do you think that is a waste?
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The intake is a just block of aluminum with ports in it, it will be just as good 100yrs from now. It does need some porting work to compliment a 350hp motor but even if you farmed that out it will cost less than a new intake. Check out Big Dog Porting on facebook, looks like he has done a lot of work on these old Fords and shows what is possible.
The throttlebody could be worn though, it's big enough to support this power level so you could buy a new stock piece or the larger BBK version.
But it's not always about the money so if you really wanted the Holley intake it's definitely a good choice from a performance perspective.. although one of the reviews in the link you provided mentions other parts necessary to make it work because of fitment issues... but that was in a fox body mustang. That is worth investigating though, the position of the distributor at the front of the Ford motor is probably why most intakes for these motors have a throttlebody that is offset to one side or is aimed over the side of the motor.
The throttlebody could be worn though, it's big enough to support this power level so you could buy a new stock piece or the larger BBK version.
But it's not always about the money so if you really wanted the Holley intake it's definitely a good choice from a performance perspective.. although one of the reviews in the link you provided mentions other parts necessary to make it work because of fitment issues... but that was in a fox body mustang. That is worth investigating though, the position of the distributor at the front of the Ford motor is probably why most intakes for these motors have a throttlebody that is offset to one side or is aimed over the side of the motor.
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I saw another thread on here a guy did this mod and said there way no clearance issue. I think I will go with the hi-ram 95mm, and the holley throttle body. Then grab the pimpx computer, if I'm reading it right, that should just take the place of the current ecu plug and play?
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The PimpX is as close to plug-n-play as they come. You have the option to stay batch fired for the fuel injectors as well as retain a MAP sensor. It is very flexible on the setup. Sign up on their forum then read for a bit on the ups and downs of their system.
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