Econoline Engine Choices?
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Econoline Engine Choices?
Hey Folks,
I just bought a '98 econoline without engine or tranny. (It had the V-6) I also have a '92 econoline with a fresh 302, but a really bad case of the rusty's. What kind of hurdles will i have to jump through to swap it all over?
Thanks in advance...
I just bought a '98 econoline without engine or tranny. (It had the V-6) I also have a '92 econoline with a fresh 302, but a really bad case of the rusty's. What kind of hurdles will i have to jump through to swap it all over?
Thanks in advance...
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Depends on what state you are in. In California, you have to meet '98 regs in a '98, regardless of what year the motor is. And you have to pass at the pipe and visual.
'92 is pre-OBD. '98 should be OBD II.
I'd look for a wadded up '98 or later as a donor for a 5.4 and do some horse trading on the '92 motor--mainly because I'm in CA and have to play by their rules.
If you're really as timid as I am, you'll look for a wadded up '98 with a V6 so the parts man won't get rich on the swap.
'92 is pre-OBD. '98 should be OBD II.
I'd look for a wadded up '98 or later as a donor for a 5.4 and do some horse trading on the '92 motor--mainly because I'm in CA and have to play by their rules.
If you're really as timid as I am, you'll look for a wadded up '98 with a V6 so the parts man won't get rich on the swap.
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I'm in Canada, so the only thing they look for is a catalytic converter. (so far 
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The other thing is that I know this 302 is solid, and the tranny too. The mechanical part of the swap doesn't bother me much, just the wiring, etc.
)The other thing is that I know this 302 is solid, and the tranny too. The mechanical part of the swap doesn't bother me much, just the wiring, etc.
