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Old Apr 14, 2023 | 07:20 PM
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I have a 2002 F150 Super crew cab 4x4 with a 5.4l 2 valve engine and automatic transmission. I am debating on putting a 2006 5.4l 3 valve engine in it. What do I need to change for this to work smoothly? The 2006 engine had a manual transmission. I will be getting the PCM and wiring harness with the engine. Do I need to also get a TCM?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2023 | 07:37 AM
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You’d definitely need the pedals from the ‘06.

The 3V uses drive by wire throttle. Your ‘01 uses old school cable throttle.

I’m not seeing the wisdom of a 3V engine swap, though.

Go try out a DOHC 5.4 from a Navigator. You get your 300 horsies and none of that cam phaser and timing chain tensioner seal blow out junk.

Just my thought.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2023 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Ford Logan
I have a 2002 F150 Super crew cab 4x4 with a 5.4l 2 valve engine and automatic transmission. I am debating on putting a 2006 5.4l 3 valve engine in it. What do I need to change for this to work smoothly? The 2006 engine had a manual transmission. I will be getting the PCM and wiring harness with the engine. Do I need to also get a TCM?

you’ll need an ECM

dash

truck wiring

steering column anti-theft

good luck
 
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