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Old Jul 22, 2024 | 04:38 PM
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V8 / v10 swap possible?

Hello. I have a 06 F250 with the 5.4L 3V which has locked up at almost 220K miles. Not disappointed at all in the use I got out of that engine. So I had heard years ago that I could get the v10 3V and it would bolt up to the transmission, drop in pretty much. Is there any truth to that I as I start to look for an engine? I pull a 18’ landscaping trailer with it and would like a little more power than the 5.4.
Thank y’all for any input!
 
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Old Jul 22, 2024 | 07:19 PM
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Yes it is. It has been successfully done and documented by one of our members in the v10 forum. ECU and harness is an easy swap hard part is finding a good v10 motor. They are now expensive ($3000 with 175K on it) and harder to find/get.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2024 | 08:02 PM
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Thank you for the info. I tried searching for that thread about the v10 swap but didn't have any luck. Can you link it in this thread?
Thanks again
 
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Old Jul 22, 2024 | 09:12 PM
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The 5.4L transmission has less clutch plates than the 6.8L engine. It will bolt up and work, but I don't expect it will last very long.
 
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