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Oct 15, 2007 | 02:27 PM

STRANGE01

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5.4 engine swap

Will a 5.4 from an 02 F-150 work in a 03-F250? What are some issues I will encounter while changing them out?

Oct 15, 2007 | 02:55 PM

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It should work OK, just use the bolt on stuff from the Super Duty.

Oct 24, 2007 | 07:50 AM

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Has anyone ever pulled a gas engine from a Super-Duty? I have been told that I will need to remove the cab, or at least lift it several inches. Any tips or tricks?

Oct 24, 2007 | 07:53 AM

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Guys here have done it without lifting the cab, but I suspect they at least took off the hood, fenders (inner and outer), front grill, radiator (and other coolers) and the core support.

Oct 24, 2007 | 10:02 AM

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You will need to use the accessory drive items from your truck, swap oil pans and relocate the oil filter from the F150 location to the Super Duty location.

Jan 7, 2008 | 06:33 AM

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An update, if anyone cares.

Step 1, remove the radiator, fan, and shroud.
Step 2, remove the intake assembly, and all belt driven accessories.
Step 3, unbolt and remove the engine.

No body panels need to be removed, not even the grill or radiator support.