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Old Sep 2, 2025 | 05:10 PM
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1992 bronco 5.8 engine interchange HELP

Full size bronco with the original 351 windsor motor with 250,000 miles just did compression check and not good,all 100-120, Its time to swap the motor and rebuilding would be to expensive so looking at copart to buy a wrecked truck for the motor, HELP needed on what years to look for? Want a easy simple pull out and install with limited issues, Dont want wiring or computer issues etc. thanks
 
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HELP needed on what years to look for? Want a easy simple pull out and install with limited issues, Dont want wiring or computer issues etc. thanks
A low mileage 351W is what you want. 1994 and newer will have a roller camshaft. There won’t be any wiring and computer issues because you will only be using the long block. Do not use any wiring from the donor engine.

I swapped a 351W into my 302 F-150. Everything plugged right in.
 
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any idea what years 351 I should be looking for?
 
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any idea what years 351 I should be looking for?
Already answered that question.
 
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Did you buy an engine or still looking? If you are going to have it machined and rebuilt then mileage won’t matter as much versus dropping in the used engine and seeing how long it lasts.
 
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we bought a 92 ford f150 4x4 with 5,8 140k miles runs great so trying to sell parts off the truck hopefully the front clip then pull motor before it rains, gonna sell the other 1980s 351 we bought, and part this truck out. so looks like a simple swap and should have no issues
 
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