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Old Jan 9, 2024 | 03:00 AM
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5.0 swap help

So i have a 93 f150 that im swapping a 5.0 into after my 4.9 blew. I have the wiring harness and the flywheel from a 93 5.0, and the engine is from an 88 f150 5.0 that i have as a donor truck. Some other parts ive obtained are: HO cam out of a 99 explorer, along with the matching lifters and pushrods, and some crane cams 1.7 roller rockers. Im gonna run the stock speed density setup from the 93, so will this work, and if so, what else do i need for this to work?
 
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Old Jan 9, 2024 | 03:48 AM
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I’m not sure. Have you confirmed that the ‘88 block is already drilled and tapped for the spider bolts?
 
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Old Jan 9, 2024 | 06:27 AM
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What transmission is in BOTH trucks? The AOD uses a different flexplate than the E4OD I believe.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2024 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Mexicanshark88
Some other parts ive obtained are: HO cam out of a 99 explorer,
That is an F4TE roller cam not a HO cam.. but it's better than what's in an early truck motor.

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along with the matching lifters and pushrods, and some crane cams 1.7 roller rockers.
What about the spider retainer and dogbones for the roller lifters?

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Im gonna run the stock speed density setup from the 93, so will this work, and if so, what else do i need for this to work?
You will need a PCM for a 5.0 and whatever trans the '93 has.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2024 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by My4Fordtrucks
I’m not sure. Have you confirmed that the ‘88 block is already drilled and tapped for the spider bolts?
yes ive confirmed that
 
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Old Jan 9, 2024 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Mudsport96
What transmission is in BOTH trucks? The AOD uses a different flexplate than the E4OD I believe.
The 93 is a manual, so the m5odr2.

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That is an F4TE roller cam not a HO cam.. but it's better than what's in an early truck motor.

What about the spider retainer and dogbones for the roller lifters?

I have those aswell, got the entire setup from the same vehicle

You will need a PCM for a 5.0 and whatever trans the '93 has.
Trans is a manual trans, so theres no worries there. The donor truck has the pcm.

 
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