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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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converting a 97 f150 v6 to a v8 what do i need
 
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 08:14 PM
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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I am convreting a 97 f150 4.2 v6 to a 4.6 v8 what do I need
 
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 09:17 PM
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converting a 97 f150 v6 to a v8 what do i need
You need to forget all that.
You cant make it better without changing way too much stuff.
Fix the V-6.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 10:23 PM
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I don't have your answer, but those who might could probably use a little more info on the truck. 2wd or 4wd? Automatic or manual trans? A/C?
 
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