worn out 5.0
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worn out 5.0
My dad has a 93 F150 ext cab 2wd and is closing in on 170k. The engine is rapidly losing compression, and has needed a valve job for a long time. His plan is to run it until it dies. Well, when it does, I'm gonna take over and rebuild the motor. I really want to stroke it, but have a few questions concerning doing so. First of all, what is my best bet, buying a "stroker kit," or indivudally buying the components. Eventually I want to put this motor into a reg cab short box 2wd and create a street truck (I already have a 4x4 so don't really need another), and would really like a motor that can make it scream. My second question was concerning hi-perf cyl. heads. Are all 5.0 blocks the same...or more specifically, would say trick flow heads for example match up? If anyone could help point me in the right direction that would be great.
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to answer the first question would be if you had all the funds and there was a kit that matched how you wanted to go with your engine then you usually can get it cheaper in a set. The heads should match up with most small block windsors from 60 something to 93. You might have to double check the coolant passages line up.
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It looks like the same cylinder head gasket fits a 1970 5.0 and a 1993 Ford 5.0 so the block has stayed the same.
www.RockAuto.com carries several choices of Sealed Power brand Master Rebuild Kits for your engine. We also have Proformance remanufactured Long Block engines for your truck with stock cylinder heads.
www.RockAuto.com carries several choices of Sealed Power brand Master Rebuild Kits for your engine. We also have Proformance remanufactured Long Block engines for your truck with stock cylinder heads.
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Doesn't that have the Speed Density fuel injection in it? Won't the SD computer be confused by a stroker modification?
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Well, I have been trying to read up a little bit and do some research and this is what I'm thinking. The only thing I really want the motor out of my dad's truck for is the block. I have no intents of putting the motor back into his truck (the body is showing some wear as well). If I go this route, and decide to put this motor in a reg cab short box (same bodystyle 92-96), what do I need to look for and what do I need to beware of?
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well you have a few choices. if you find a 94+ with mass air you will be in better terms. the ecu may still need tuned but its at least drive able. if you go with something from 92-93 and its speed density you can still stroke it but will require a special Grind cam to run with that ecu. and still may require a tune using a tweecer.
check out fordfuelinjection.com
check out fordfuelinjection.com
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