Motor Swap Questions
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Motor Swap Questions I6 300 to 302
I recently picked up a 1980 F150 4x4 for a farm truck.
The I6 is really starting to get weak, and noisy. (Kinda why I got it so cheap)
I have an 86 302 w/EFI out of a car that I am going to attempt to swap into the truck. I will start with Trucks specs.
1980, F150, 4x4, 4 speed Manual, 4.9L I6, 300CI.
These are the things I'm pretty sure I need.
Motor mounts from a small block V8 Truck. I have these.
Carburetor, I have an Edelbrock 1405 600CFM.
I'm pretty sure that an Edelbrock #2121 intake will fit without problems.
I know I will need a new distributor, I got my eye on an HEI conversion for simplicity.
I know I will need a clutch kit and flywheel for a V8 Manual Trans.
and I know I need a Mechanical Fuel Pump for the 302.
and last, LMC truck has a nice easy exhaust for an F150 4x4 cheap.
Is there anything else anyone can think of that i will HAVE to have?
Any clearance issues? modifying and such?
I appreciate any help, Thanks.
Chris.
PS here are a couple pics. Aint she a beauty?
The I6 is really starting to get weak, and noisy. (Kinda why I got it so cheap)
I have an 86 302 w/EFI out of a car that I am going to attempt to swap into the truck. I will start with Trucks specs.
1980, F150, 4x4, 4 speed Manual, 4.9L I6, 300CI.
These are the things I'm pretty sure I need.
Motor mounts from a small block V8 Truck. I have these.
Carburetor, I have an Edelbrock 1405 600CFM.
I'm pretty sure that an Edelbrock #2121 intake will fit without problems.
I know I will need a new distributor, I got my eye on an HEI conversion for simplicity.
I know I will need a clutch kit and flywheel for a V8 Manual Trans.
and I know I need a Mechanical Fuel Pump for the 302.
and last, LMC truck has a nice easy exhaust for an F150 4x4 cheap.
Is there anything else anyone can think of that i will HAVE to have?
Any clearance issues? modifying and such?
I appreciate any help, Thanks.
Chris.
PS here are a couple pics. Aint she a beauty?
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Yea, It's a little big. I noticed I posted in the wrong forums. My bad.
I'll do a better search to see if I can find what I need to know. It's staring to look like I may have a problem. I read somewhere here that the 86 302 was different somehow. It just so happens, thats what 302 I have. I do have a decent running 351W in an E250 van I could use,I was planning on selling the van, but I might have to reconsider and use the 351 instead. I think the 351 would be better for me, it was my first choice, but I needed extra money so I was going to leave it in the van to sell whole. I'll have to talk to the guy that wans it and see if it would **** him off changing my mind on him.
Later.
I'll do a better search to see if I can find what I need to know. It's staring to look like I may have a problem. I read somewhere here that the 86 302 was different somehow. It just so happens, thats what 302 I have. I do have a decent running 351W in an E250 van I could use,I was planning on selling the van, but I might have to reconsider and use the 351 instead. I think the 351 would be better for me, it was my first choice, but I needed extra money so I was going to leave it in the van to sell whole. I'll have to talk to the guy that wans it and see if it would **** him off changing my mind on him.
Later.
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i put an 86 efi from a crown in my 81 1/2 ton.you have to change almost everything on the engine including the timing cover if you want a mech,fuel pump.the base is different but you can use it.you really need a whole 302 carb motor 80 to 85 for parts.
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you also have to change out the cam because it will suck. also the 302 aint got the low end grunt that 300-6 has . i say sell the 302 and get a rebuilt 300-6 an you will be much happier honest. those motors last for ever compared to any v8.
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Originally Posted by Kemicalburns
you also have to change out the cam because it will suck. also the 302 aint got the low end grunt that 300-6 has . i say sell the 302 and get a rebuilt 300-6 an you will be much happier honest. those motors last for ever compared to any v8.
Chris
